by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 12, 2024 | Noble Titles, Queen, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Titles
In fairy tales and folk stories, the role of a king or queen is very simple – they are the supreme rulers of the land. Yet, the reality of royal status and sovereign rule is often a little more complicated. A complexity that has attracted a good degree of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 10, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kingdoms, Kings, Noble Titles, Queen, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Titles
When it comes to baby names for boys, the world of royals and nobles is a natural source of inspiration. Throughout history, parents have turned to the realm of kings, princes and aristocrats for ideas of names to call their newborns. In the past, calling...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 4, 2024 | Noble Titles, Princess, Princesses, Queen, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The three children of the Prince and Princess of Wales have charmed and delighted millions of royal watchers and followers around the world in recent years. Prince George, the king-in-training, is growing up as a successor to the British throne. His younger...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Apr 6, 2024 | Aristocracy, Duchess, Duke, Kingdoms, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Family, Royal Titles
There have been a number of high-profile royal weddings and royal brides in the British Royal Family in recent decades. In the 21st century, the royal duchesses Camilla, Catherine and Meghan have made headlines around the globe, with unprecedented media...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 19, 2024 | Aristocracy, King, Kings, Noble Titles, Queen, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
It’s the stuff of fairytale and legend; a young girl falls in love with a handsome prince, and after a series of trials and dramas, the couple lives happily ever after in a royal palace. This is, essentially, the narrative of the relationship between the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 13, 2024 | King, Kings, Noble Titles, Queen, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Buckingham Palace may be thought of as the home of the British Royal Family for many people around the world, but in fact, the kings and queens of England have historically enjoyed a number of palaces, castles and sumptuous homes scattered around their regal...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 8, 2023 | Aristocracy, King, Kings, Noble Titles, Princes, Queen, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
In 2022, after more than seventy years on the British throne, Queen Elizabeth II died, at the age of 96. With her death, many questions arose around the next in line to the British throne and what the new order would mean for all the other members of the royal...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 23, 2023 | Aristocracy, King, Kings, Noble Titles, Princes, Princess, Queen, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
In any collection of people, there are likely to be some notable characters who stand out from the core, due to their colorful personality, their impressive successes, their unusual behavior, or their scandalous dramas. The collection of royals throughout the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 3, 2023 | Noble Titles, Princess, Queen, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The title of Princess Royal is one of the most high-ranking titles for females within the British Royal Family. Ever since the title was first established in the 17th century, the recipients of this esteemed and respected royal title have occupied a rare place...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 27, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princess, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The great queens of Britain have become legends of the history books for a variety of captivating reasons. Some queens achieved iconic status due to their own impact and stories, while others were more notorious because of their proximity to famous kings and princes....
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 21, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princess, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Almost as captivating as the kings and queens of the ages have been the royal residences that housed these regal and eminent monarchs and their families. Part of the very history of royal kingdoms around the world are stories of ancient castles and keeps,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 29, 2023 | Aristocracy, King, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The royals of the ages have been renowned for a great many things. Vast wealth, lavish palaces, luxurious travel, absolute power and the highest social esteem are all aspects that come to mind when imagining the kings and queens of history. Yet...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 22, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princess, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The British Royal Family have long been a source of great fascination and speculation for many around the world. Perhaps it’s the ancient roots of this enduring royal dynasty, or maybe it’s the great tradition, ceremonies and spectacles that capture the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 1, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Historically, the realms of royals and nobles have been two distinct groups. While they may have occupied similar social spheres for great periods of history, there have been strict traditions, rules and protocols about the membership within either group. So,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 17, 2023 | Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Titles
Almost as long as there have been royals and nobles, there has been a system of hierarchy that dictates how royal titles work and how aristocratic ranks are ordered. The royal titles and noble ranks that we know today are the result of millennia of evolution....
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 11, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princess, Queen, Royal Titles
From gilded carriages to Land Rovers Defenders, the famous royals of the world have been known to enjoy a wide range of transportation options. One of the main roles of royalty is to get out and about, visiting loyal subjects, supporting worthy causes and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 7, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The English royalty of modern times is a complex system that has developed and evolved over many centuries and many generations of kings and queens, princes and princesses. The current British Royal Family is a relatively large group of individuals, and there...
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 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 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 | 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 | 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...
