by Chancellor von Moritz | May 27, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles
There are some titles of nobility that seem to really capture the imagination of the wider world. At the top of the aristocratic hierarchy are the dukes and even the royal dukes that entrance the world with their great deeds and legendary lives. And at the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 22, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, USA
Even in a staunchly democratic nation such as the United States, the appeal of royals and nobles has endured over the centuries. America’s history reflects the close connections between the pioneering explorers of Europe who founded the early colonies, and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 19, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, USA
The Lords and Ladies of history have long captured the imagination of people from all walks of life, in countries all around the world. Noble living, lavish lifestyles, social esteem, and a rich heritage – these are all the hallmarks of the aristocrats of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 17, 2023 | Aristocracy, Marquis, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Titles
From the Grand Old Duke of York of history books and nursery rhymes, to the modern royal Dukes who regularly hit the headlines, the world has long been captivated by the various famous Dukes. Some of the most legendary Dukes of history were the military...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 12, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles, USA
Even though the United States of America has long been a fiercely proud democracy, with no official kings, queens or royal families, there have been a number of women regarded as an American Princess over the last few decades. Princess Grace Perhaps the original...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 10, 2023 | Aristocracy, Duchess, Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The modern world is fascinated with the realms of royals, nobles and aristocrats. The lifestyles and characters who occupy these esteemed social strata are the subject of much media attention and public interest. It seems there’s something tantalising and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 7, 2023 | Aristocracy, Countess, Earl, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The social hierarchy known as the aristocracy is made up of a range of fascinating ranks and titles, many of which have evolved over hundreds or even thousands of years. Each of these noble titles has its own history and unique story about how it came to be, and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 4, 2023 | Aristocracy, Dame, Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The tales of knights throughout history have captured the imagination of ordinary people and storytellers the world over. There’s something enduringly appealing about the archetypal knight in shining armour, the fearless warrior who was also the epitome of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 2, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
In October 2022, just a few weeks after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the official website of the British Royal Family released details of the new king’s upcoming coronation. After much speculation, it was revealed that King Charles III would be crowned...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 29, 2023 | Aristocracy, Dame, Lady, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The glittering world of the aristocracy has captivated people all around the world for centuries, and many people have dreamed of what it might be like to live in this exclusive order of society, enjoying the status of noble titles such as knights and dames. ...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 29, 2023 | Aristocracy, Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Of all the many different types of aristocratic ranks and noble titles, there are some popular titles that capture the imagination of people from all walks of life. One of the most popular and intriguing titles of nobility is that of a knight – addressed...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 28, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Little girls the whole world over have wondered what it must be like to be a princess. It’s not unusual for many young girls to declare that when they grow up they’re going to marry a handsome prince and become a princess, living in a castle and perhaps...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 26, 2023 | Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The world of royals and nobles includes a fascinating collection of intriguing terminology, curious names and fascinating phraseology. Many of these terms date back numerous centuries, with their origins in the royal courts of the ages, often during medieval...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 22, 2023 | Aristocracy, Germany, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
As the nations of Europe evolved during the Middle Ages, a variety of names and definitions of the new territories and borders came into effect. Terms like Holy Roman Empire, Prince-electorate, Kingdom and Sovereign Duchy were used to delineate the various...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 18, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The realm of royals and sovereigns includes a vast array of unusual phrases, terms and definitions. Many of these have evolved over many centuries, and some of them have stories and origins that reflect the evolution of the royal classes themselves. One...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 15, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lady, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
For millennia the elite social classes known as the aristocracy and the nobility have been a source of inspiration and aspiration for ordinary people the world over. Whether it’s the appeal of the elegant and genteel lives of the landed gentry, or the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 12, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The lifestyles of the rich and famous have long been a source of fascination to people from all walks of life. It seems to be human nature to be interested in those who have risen to the highest levels of social, cultural or political esteem – or those fortunate...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 8, 2023 | Duchess, Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, USA
With the rise of the internet and social media over the last few decades, it seems as though anyone can become a celebrity, with the power to attract press interest, enjoy the privileges of fame and fortune, and receive the adoration of millions of fans. The...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 4, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
In the realm of royals and regal place names, there is often some overlap between the individuals and the locations they own or originate from. So, it’s not surprising there is sometimes confusion between the people themselves and the palaces or estates...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 1, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lady, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, USA
Even though America has long been a republic, without a ruling monarch, royal family or official system of nobility, there is no doubt that this eminent country has cultivated its own version of a social hierarchy. As the United States evolved over the centuries...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 26, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, USA
For centuries, there has been an enduring interest in the lives and stories of the world’s aristocrats and nobles. From the ancient Barons and Lords of medieval Europe, to the glamourous Counts and Dukes of the Renaissance, people from all walks of life...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 22, 2023 | Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
People all over the world enjoy an enduring fascination with the royal families of England. For centuries, people from all walks of life have been captivated by the kings and queens of England, along with their family lines of princes and princesses, as well as...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 18, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Titles
There are some royal families that are world famous, either as contemporary regal dynasties or as ancient royal Houses whose stories have become legendary over the passage of time. Royal lineages such as the famous Bourbon Kings of France, the legendary...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 15, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
It’s no secret that the stars of stage and screen are the modern-day equivalent of history’s kings and queens. This idea has even become anchored in contemporary terminology, with phrases such as ‘Hollywood Royalty’ and ‘queen of the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 9, 2023 | Baron, Germany, Marquis, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The ranks and hierarchy of noble titles are the results of many centuries of change and evolution within this intriguing social structure. For over a thousand years, the elite social strata known as the aristocracy has formed itself into a formal system of noble...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 7, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
There is a whole world of advantages for those who possess a title of nobility or aristocracy. Even though the modern world has moved away from the aristocratic societies of past generations, there is still a wealth of value in being the proud owner of a genuine...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 3, 2023 | Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
It can be a vicarious delight to imagine the lavish and luxurious world of royals and nobles. For centuries, the realms of kings and queens and their royal courts have captivated the masses and captured the imagination of artists, writers and poets around the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 1, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
It can be inspiring to imagine what it’s like to be part of an aristocratic family. For many, the appeal of living within this prestigious social group relates to the influential connections and mixing with the host of individuals who have inherited the noble...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 29, 2023 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles, USA
Over the centuries of its evolution, America has amassed a wealth of history – the dramas, legends and iconic personalities that have left their mark on this unique nation. America is perhaps unusual in its history, however, as it doesn’t lay claim...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 25, 2023 | Empress, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Titles, USA
Modern America is generally regarded as a relatively young nation in comparison to some of the more established civilisations around the world. Yet, the American lands can still boast centuries of rich history and a wealth of fascinating social structures. While...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 21, 2023 | Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The legends of the ancient Orders of Knights are among some of the most compelling tales of the ages. Famous Orders Of Knights Among the most famous myths and legends of knightly orders are the iconic knights of The Crusades. These valiant horsemen were charged...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 18, 2023 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The world of royals and aristocrats has captured the imagination of people from all levels of society for over a thousand years. Perhaps it’s the lavish lifestyles and vast wealth enjoyed by many of history’s royals and nobles that appeal to the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 15, 2023 | Kingdoms, Kings, Noble Titles, Princesses, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Titles
In the realms of royal titles and sovereign ranks, there are a number of lesser-known titles that have been in use for many centuries and yet are sometimes confusing or difficult to define. Of course, the main royal titles are clear and easy to understand...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 10, 2023 | Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
For millennia, some version of an aristocracy or noble hierarchy has been a core component of many societies around the globe. While many of the most famous noble lines and aristocratic eras emerged from medieval Europe, many ancient civilisations around the world...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 6, 2023 | Duchess, Knight, Noble Titles, Princes, Princesses, Royal Family, Royal Titles
While the social spheres of royalty and the nobility have been an integral part of human evolution for over a thousand years, within that time, there have been numerous trends and subtle changes. The Evolution Of Royal Titles The social structures and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 3, 2023 | Duchess, Duke, Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
Popular culture has long been captivated by the fascinating and rarefied world of the nobility and landed gentry. In times past, novelists have ventured many times into the realms of exclusive social classes that are generally prohibited to many ordinary people. ...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 30, 2022 | Kingdoms, Kings, Noble Titles, Princes, Princesses, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Titles
There are a fair number of curious idiosyncrasies within the systems of royalty and aristocracy, but perhaps one of the most popular queries relates to the well-known phrase ‘a person of blue-blood’. But what does this curious phrase actually...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 27, 2022 | Kings, Noble Titles, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The realm of royals and nobles is infinitely fascinating and has captured the imagination of scholars and lay folk alike, both in the centuries past and in modern society. After a millennium of evolution, however, these systems have developed into quite a...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 23, 2022 | Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
Many may regard the aristocratic life as one of elite privilege, leisure, riches and freedom. It’s true that the members of this exclusive social class have traditionally been in the rare position to enjoy lifestyles that many ordinary people would find idyllic,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 20, 2022 | Duke, Earl, Knight, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
There are few more iconic characters in medieval myth and legend than the heroic knight on horseback. Throughout history, the noble role and rank of Knight have been associated with the most admirable aspects of a good and valiant servant. This singular title...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 17, 2022 | Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles, Viscount
The various ranks and titles of the aristocratic hierarchy are a fascinating echelon of the social class system. The ranking system that we know today is the result of many centuries of development, with influences from many arenas over its generations of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 14, 2022 | Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Within the ancient systems of aristocracy and nobility, there are many ranks and titles that have become familiar terms in our modern vocabulary. Throughout this complex and highly nuanced social system, the various titles of nobility comprise a wide range of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 11, 2022 | Dames, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The noble ranks and titles that flourished during the Middle Ages are well known at all levels of society, even in modern times. Most of us are familiar with aristocratic titles such as Marquess or Viscount, many of us have heard of Dukes, Lords and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 2, 2022 | Baron, Count, Dames, Duchess, Duke, Earl, Knight, Lady, Lord, Marquis, Noble Titles, Princes, Princesses, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The lives of royals seem captivating, glamorous, decadent and exciting. Throughout history, the royals and nobles of the ages have captured the imagination of the masses, playing out their enviable lives centre stage in world events, mingling with the movers and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 24, 2022 | Kings, Noble Titles, Princesses, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Titles
It’s easy to imagine that the lives of kings and queens and their families are made up of leisurely lifestyles with very little to do except enjoy their palaces, feasts, and the freedom from the daily toil that most people have to deal with. Over the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 20, 2022 | Kings, Noble Titles, Princesses, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Titles
A popular image of the kings and queens of history depicts lifestyles of lavish wealth and supreme power. For many royals throughout the ages, riches and sovereignty were a given, some even claimed that they were a divine right and sacred privilege, ordained by God by...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 11, 2022 | Kings, Noble Titles, Princes, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The history books are filled with ancient tales of royals who were banished from their kingdoms. In the turbulent times of the medieval period, claims to the throne were often the subject of violent disputes or invasion from foreign forces, It was not unusual for...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 3, 2022 | Duchess, Duke, Noble Titles, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Titles
When it comes to royal titles, typically the higher-ranking members of an established royal family can claim the largest number of individual titles. The rule of Primogeniture tends to favor the eldest members of the family, so those whose birth elevates them within...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 28, 2022 | Kings, Noble Titles, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The royals of the ages have experienced varying degrees of devotion from their subjects. Some sovereigns and monarchs have been the subject of revolution, dissension, treachery and revolt. Whereas others have been figures of scandal, exile or controversial falls from...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 15, 2022 | Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The work of royals around the world often includes the headline-grabbing photo opportunities of ceremonial occasions or public appearances. For many modern royals, simply performing royal duties is their day job. These roles can include a wide range of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 9, 2022 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Through the chronicles of their lives, the most historic royals of the ages have collectively bequeathed to the world a rich anthology of stories and legends. Over the many centuries, since the world’s monarchies began to evolve, people from all walks of life...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 29, 2022 | Kings, Knight, Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The USA is renowned throughout the world as one of the great modern republics. After the nation declared its independence from British sovereign rule on the 4th of July 1776, America went on to become one of the leading global powers, most notably without a...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 24, 2022 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Throughout history, one of the greatest honours an ordinary citizen could achieve was to be recognised and ennobled by their monarch. This gesture of appreciation and acknowledgement on the part of the king or queen was the very basis of the entire system of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 17, 2022 | Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
One of the most popular of all aristocratic titles is also one of the most ancient – that of the historic noble title of Lord. Although in modern social structures, a Lord ranks towards the lower end of the hierarchy, its origins are deeply rooted in the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 11, 2022 | Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
Throughout history, the kings, queens, emperors and empresses of the world have customarily topped the table when it comes to the possession of riches. While the individual fortunes of royals and their families have wavered over the centuries, the hierarchies of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 3, 2022 | Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The royals of the ages have long been regarded as elevated persons, superior in many ways to the common folk, and somehow nobler than the rest of society. During the Middle Ages, there was even a strongly held belief that kings and queens were divinely anointed,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 20, 2022 | Dames, Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
America has been a republic for much of its modern history, and as such has no reigning sovereign that can grant American royal or aristocratic titles. However, it is possible for American citizens to attain such noble honors, as foreign nationals are often...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 6, 2022 | Germany, Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
Germany has long been regarded as one of the great territories of Europe, with a rich and complex history dating back to the earliest times of the Holy Roman Empire in the Middle Ages. As part of the numerous sovereign countries, empires and monarchies of Europe...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 29, 2022 | Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The great Orders of Knights that evolved during the Middle Ages are one of the last vestiges of the ancient realm of knightly chivalry and valiant virtue associated with this unique noble status. In modern times, the role of a knight is a world away from the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 23, 2022 | Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The royals of history are renowned for their astonishing levels of wealth and opulence. Many of their greatest legacies, some of the most beautiful palaces and castles in the world, are glittering examples of the spectacular riches they enjoyed during their...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 16, 2022 | Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The kings and queens of the world have provided a great legacy to humanity in sharing their wisdom and perspective from their unique role in society. Here is a collection of some of the famous lines quoted by royals throughout the ages, as well as some insightful...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 8, 2022 | Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
Many of the royals and nobles of the world have gone down in history for their dramatic lifestyles or their bold and noteworthy actions. From the kings and queens who conquered territories or advanced nations, to the aristocrats who influenced politics or discovered...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 25, 2022 | Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
For many of us, the idea of living as a member of royalty is the ultimate lifestyle fantasy – the epitome of living the high life and living the dream. After all, who wouldn’t want to spend their days in plush palaces, travelling in style and comfort,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 15, 2022 | Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The kings and queens of the ages have been renowned for their grand displays of wealth and splendour. The royal courts around the world are synonymous with extravagance and ostentation, proud displays of the affluence and wealth of the reigning monarch and their...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 10, 2022 | Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The fairytales so beloved by children all around the world often have a heroic male character whose bravery and honour triumph over the perilous dangers to valiantly win the fair maiden and save the day. In many traditions, this fabled hero is a variation of a...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 5, 2022 | Kingdoms, Noble Titles, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The ordinary people of the world have long been captivated by the lifestyles of royals and aristocrats. Throughout the ages, those who occupied the lofty realms of the upper echelons of society have been renowned for their lives of splendour, opulence, luxury and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 26, 2022 | Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
It’s commonly believed that the French Royal Family ended with the violent recriminations of the French Revolution. In a number of ways, this is true – the absolutist monarchy that had evolved over centuries to rule over the Kingdom of France did meet its demise...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 20, 2022 | Duchess, Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The most elevated members of the ancient aristocratic hierarchy are the Dukes and the Duchesses of the world. These esteemed noble ranks represent the epitome of aristocratic status, usually accompanied by grand country estates, considerable wealth and a good...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 12, 2022 | Duke, Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Titles
Marriage has traditionally been one of the simplest ways to elevate social status for those of us not born into the highest echelons of society. Throughout the ages, ordinary people or those of lower noble ranks have aspired to greater status and viewed an...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 5, 2022 | Baron, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
One of the most fascinating cultural legacies of the medieval period was the social system known as the aristocracy. This unique and endlessly beguiling social class has endured throughout the many centuries since it first emerged as a notable feature of ancient...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 1, 2022 | Count, Duchess, Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
A regal lineage is one of the hallmarks of royal dynasties throughout history. In no other aspect of society are the details of one’s birth as crucial to their destiny as the royal houses of kings and queens, emperors and empresses. Over the centuries,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Apr 22, 2022 | Duchess, Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Titles
When it comes to the world of royals and nobles, these members of the highest social echelons may appear to occupy the same lofty ranks and roles, enjoying the same privileged lives of power, riches and glamour. It may seem as though a Duchess and a Princess...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Apr 15, 2022 | Baron, Count, Duke, Earl, Knight, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Titles
There are obviously many perks and privileges to being a king or queen. While it’s clear from the characters of history that not all those born into the role of reigning sovereign are natural or even willing monarchs, there’s no doubt that there are...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Apr 9, 2022 | Earl, Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Titles
During ancient times, the way to ascend the established social ranks was to become ennobled by the reigning monarch, i.e. granted a noble or aristocratic title. For many of the original nobles, this meant being a valued confidant, advisor, or supporter of the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Apr 2, 2022 | Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The history of the aristocracy, indeed the history of the world, has been populated by a colourful cast of famous and legendary Dukes and Duchesses. Throughout the centuries, people of all classes and levels of society have been fascinated by the lives and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 25, 2022 | Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
During the Middle Ages, travel between villages and towns was rare, a privilege of the very wealthy, or the occupation of soldiers or travelling tradespeople. The vast majority of the peasant folk and villagers would never leave the province where they were...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 18, 2022 | Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Titles
The story of warfare throughout the ages is inextricably linked with the story of royalty and rulers. Many of the most battles of history are tales of courageous kings and mighty monarchs who fought bravely for their kingdoms or causes. Throughout the ages, war...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 10, 2022 | Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Throughout the tumultuous centuries of the Middle Ages, the territories of Europe saw a seemingly endless series of wars, battles and conflicts. In the earliest times, the most famous and fearsome warriors were often the great kings who led their armies into...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 3, 2022 | Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The esteemed noble rank of Duke is one of the most elevated titles within the ancient system of aristocratic ranks. For centuries, the position of a Duke has commanded respect and admiration from all levels of society. From the reverence and esteem of the common...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 11, 2022 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Legally changing your name is something that many people are curious about. There’s something appealing about a new identity, whether it’s to embark on a fresh new phase of reinvention, or to establish a new family line for generations to come. ...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 14, 2022 | Count, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, Viscount
The noble title of Count is one of the most fascinating ranks within the social system known as the aristocracy. Its origins stretch back way beyond the medieval social ranks, however, with the earliest Counts being recorded in the histories of Roman times. So,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 5, 2022 | Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The unique social order known as the aristocracy has beguiled and fascinated the populace ever since the first elite nobles of Roman times enchanted the townsfolk with their glamour, elegance, extravagance and wealth. Throughout the ages, over the many...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 30, 2021 | Baron, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
In the early medieval times, the title of Baron was often assigned to the right-hand man of a king or ruler. The word baron comes from the Latin word baro, which over the centuries held connotations of warrior, and the early barons were indeed often to be found...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 23, 2021 | Aristocracy, Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
As one of the most superior ranks within the hierarchy of the aristocracy, the titles of Duke and Duchess have long held an enduring fascination with people from all walks of life – from those who enjoy the lifestyles of glamorous society VIPs, to those who have...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 17, 2021 | Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The Lords and Ladies of Medieval England played a starring role in the history books, as well, no doubt, as in the towns and villages where they lived. Even from the earliest times of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, members of the aristocracy were a source of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 12, 2021 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
by In its earliest form, the title of Count was used to denote a type of favoured companion of the ruling sovereign, such as an Emperor or King. The root of the word count relates to the Latin word comes – meaning companion – which was adapted into the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 7, 2021 | Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
When America, as we know it today, was originally colonised around the 17th century, it inherited many of the cultural systems of the countries that founded the early colonies. As Britain was one of the countries that staked a considerable claim on what would become...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 27, 2021 | Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Every New Year, British society and the world’s media wait with excitement for the announcement of the New Years honours list – the latest appointments of modern-day Knights and their female equivalents, Dames. These Knighthoods and Damehoods are...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 19, 2021 | Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Many people are curious about how to become a Lord, as it is one of the most accessible noble titles within the traditional hierarchy of aristocracy that emerged from the social structures of the Middle Ages. Some of the grander aristocratic titles such as...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 12, 2021 | Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Who hasn’t dreamed of being a wealthy landowner, the master of a lavish country estate, or an elegant noble lady whose life is a whirl of fine food, beautiful clothing, social soirées and charitable works? These fantasies are often based on the age-old...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 6, 2021 | Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
In the days of old, becoming a Lord granted you access to one of the most exclusive and fascinating social groups of all time – the aristocracy. So, it’s not surprising that people are still curious about the ways you can become a Lord in modern...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 29, 2021 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Many American people have long had a fondness for the history of Europe, and one of the most enduring aspects of Europe’s social evolution is its system of aristocracy and nobility. Maybe it’s the age-old links with the European colonists who infused...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 24, 2021 | Baron, Knight, Marquis, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, Viscount
The historic links between Britain and America go back centuries and include a turbulent period of fluctuating relations. While many British conventions that crossed the Atlantic with the early colonists did survive the American War of Independence in the 18th...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 15, 2021 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
If you are the proud bearer of a Lord title, you may like to include this reference on your personal documents and official forms of identity, and in a number of countries, it is possible to use the title of Lord on your driving license, subject to certain criteria...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 8, 2021 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
When we think about the rich and famous travelling the world, it’s easy to imagine the luxury boats and planes, the chauffeur-driven Rolls Royces or Range Rovers, and the doting staff at every turn. But even those in the highest echelons of society have to...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 1, 2021 | Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
One of the highlights of the New Year social calendar within the UK is the annual honours list. The media and people around the world love to know who among the great and good have been deemed remarkable by one of the few remaining monarchs, and chosen to receive one...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 23, 2021 | Germany, Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
At the mention of knights, it’s common to conjure up images of medieval heroes on horseback, clad in shining armour, riding in to rescue fair maidens or bravely battle to save the day. Many of these imaginary characters are inspired by Arthurian legends...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 17, 2021 | Germany, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The mighty Germanic Empires have evolved dramatically over the centuries, from their origins in the Middle Ages to the modern-day nation as we know it. One social class that was both instrumental in many of those changes, and at the forefront of their dramatic...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 10, 2021 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
When it comes to royal and noble titles, there is a distinct hierarchy of position, privilege, esteem, influence and power. So a common question is, what’s the highest title in the world that a person can have? It’s human nature to wonder about the top...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 4, 2021 | Baron, Marquis, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, Viscount
The richly varied ranks of the aristocracy first emerged during the Early Middle Ages, and they continued to evolve over the many centuries since. The specific rights, esteem and privileges of the varying ranks and titles have also developed over time, so much...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 14, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
In recent years the excesses of the royal family have been subtly apparent, but nonetheless, relatively subdued. A series of affairs between old friends and second cousins at equestrian events; occasional romance that crosses over into mainstream celebrity life and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 24, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Perhaps slightly overlooked, slightly stiff, and perhaps slightly too horsey, Princess Anne has none the less been a dedicated member of the Royal Family. Once heard to comment brilliantly on public appearances, that people “expect me to neigh, grind my teeth,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 17, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
For those of you who neglected your homework on Victorian serial killers of London at school, you may not be aware of Jack the Ripper. Well, he was something of a scoundrel who took a liking to killing prostitutes in Whitechapel in London, and surgically removing...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 10, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The legendary King Michael of Romania died recently after a long battle with cancer. His death was greeted with national mourning, and his funeral was attended by an array of royalty, including Prince Charles and Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. In the course of an...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 19, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Although a pairing that courted controversy in the wake of the untimely death of Princess Diana, the relationship of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles was the talk of the noughties, with stories breaking about all manner of strange and curious aspects of their...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 13, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Recent events to do with the British Royal Family suggest that being a royal is largely a matter of putting on extravagant weddings, introducing new babies to the media, posing for photographs for glossy magazines, or sometimes throwing lavish banquets for state...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 27, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Mr. Dracula. Bob Dracula. Jim Dracula. No, they just don’t quite have the same ring as the name we all know and love: Count Dracula. For the countless numbers of us who’ve grown up simply taking it for granted that someone would come dressed as Count Dracula on...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 6, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Ever since the dawn of civilisation, and perhaps before, gemstones and rare metals have held an especial fascination for human beings. Mostly this was because of their rarity, and the difficulty involved in locating and cutting them from the ground. However, another...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 16, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
When we think of the British monarch, it’s unlikely that we envisage someone scraping the pennies together. We’re much more likely to have someone in mind who stands in the foreground of an enormous palace, next to a golden carriage pulled by six horses, surrounded by...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 9, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Admittedly, it’s not very likely that you’ll encounter a duke in your day-to-day affairs. (That is, not unless you’re acquainted with people who know that anyone can obtain a royal title; more on that later.) But perhaps one day it happens, and you bump into a man who...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 2, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
On Monday 4th September 2017, Prince William and his wife Princess Kate announced the happy news that they were expecting a third child. Royalty enthusiasts the world over have already had the excitement of Prince George, their first-born, and Princess Charlotte, his...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 12, 2017 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, fortunately has a shorter moniker: ‘Fazza.’ Since 2008, he has been the next in line to the world-famous Emirati throne. This isn’t just a matter of aristocratic prestige:...
