by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 30, 2024 | Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
For so many cat owners who adore their pets, there’s a tendency to treat them like miniature royals – little princes or princesses who deserve and demand the very best. Being pampered, spoiled and having their every whim met quickly is not unusual for many...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Apr 19, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kingdoms, Kings, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The lives of history’s kings and queens have often been represented as lives of luxury and leisure. It’s easy to imagine that the royals of the ages have enjoyed endless days of social gatherings, escapes and holidays at their many castles and palaces, or...
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 | Mar 7, 2024 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princes, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
After a very public retreat from official duties within the British Royal Family, the status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, has been the subject of much media and online interest. Is Prince Harry Still A Prince? Prince Harry is still regarded...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 24, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Princesses, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Almost as historic and legendary as the British Royal Family itself is the headquarters and home base for England’s kings and queens – the world-famous royal residence: Buckingham Palace. With its staterooms that have hosted leaders of the free...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 9, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Princess, Princesses, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The great royal families of the world have traditionally made strategic marriages and alliances in order to strengthen their sovereign claims and boost their political might. These marriages have led to a fascinating collection of royal family trees that have...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 1, 2024 | Aristocracy, Emporers, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
There were many great rulers and leaders who blazed a trail and left indelible marks on history during the 19th century. But these were troubling and trialing times for many of Europe’s royal families and imperial sovereigns. The notions of republican rule...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 25, 2024 | Aristocracy, Empress, Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Empress Sisi is one of the most charismatic of history’s primary characters. She lived a life at the forefront of the greatest events of the age – the second half of the 19th century – in one of the most spectacular imperial courts of Europe,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 18, 2024 | Aristocracy, Empress, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The imperial and royal families of the ages have been populated by a vast range of fascinating, intriguing or even scandalous individuals. From the kings who defy the dominant church, to queens who defy powerful armadas, to the many princes and princesses who...
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 | Jan 5, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Princes, Princesses, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Throughout history, kings and queens have been known by a variety of terms. Examples include rulers, monarchs and crowned heads of state. The term sovereign has also been used often to refer to a royal ruler such as a king, queen, emperor, empress, tsar, tsarina or...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 20, 2023 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
One of the most fascinating and intriguing aspects of royal living is undoubtedly the range of grand homes, castles and palaces that kings, queens and their families have historically enjoyed. The rich history of Britain’s royals, which dates back many...
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 19, 2023 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Historical studies of the ages are packed full of stories, facts and figures about the world’s royals and their families. The great royal legends and famous achievements make the headlines and the history books, becoming common knowledge in the minds of...
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 | Oct 14, 2023 | Aristocracy, Germany, Noble Titles, Princess, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Some of the most well-known or noteworthy princesses of Europe have left their mark on the history books due to their unique personal stories. Others have become famous because of their place within legendary royal dynasties and their regal or imperial heritage. Yet...
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 11, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
For centuries, vast wealth has been synonymous with the great royal families of the world. From the stupendous riches of the Oriental and Asian dynasties, to the opulence and splendour of Europe’s royalty, the wealth of monarchs and their families have long...
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 24, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The titles of duchess and princess are two of the most esteemed and prestigious of royal and noble titles for women. Other than the sovereign titles of queen, empress, tsarina, etc., the title of princess is usually the highest-ranking female title within a...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 4, 2023 | Aristocracy, Baron, Countess, Dame, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles, Viscount
The aristocracy has been a unique and exclusive social order for many centuries. Since the nobility evolved into a formal hierarchy of ranks and titles during the Middle Ages, people from all walks of life have been fascinated by the lives of the esteemed and eminent...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 29, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
For many people around the world, calling to mind the typical idea of an aristocratic lifestyle likely includes a whirl of glamourous social events, dwelling in vast opulent palaces, the finest dining experiences and prestigious luxury travel. These...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 20, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princes, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The title of the Prince of Wales has enjoyed a long, colourful and captivating history. Since the 14th century, the Prince of Wales has traditionally been a special royal title reserved for the heir apparent to the British Throne. In recent generations,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 14, 2023 | Noble Titles, Princess, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
In September 2022, Britain once again had a new Princess of Wales. The title was granted to the wife of Prince William, the former Duchess of Cambridge. HRH Princess Catherine, formerly known as Kate Middleton, was officially granted the Princess of Wales title,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 22, 2023 | Earls, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The age-old system of noble and aristocratic titles is rich with fascinating details. These intriguing aspects are the result of the many centuries of evolution and adaptation, as this elite social order developed in numerous countries around the world. One of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 11, 2023 | Aristocracy, Baron, Countess, Dame, Knight, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The ranks of the nobility have been a source of fascination for millennia. Ever since this social hierarchy began to evolve into a formal system during the Middle Ages, people from all points on the social spectrum have been curious about the ranks and positions...
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 | Jun 2, 2023 | Aristocracy, Countess, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The ancient noble titles of Count and Countess have historically captured the imagination of many people from all walks of life. The Noble Title Of Countess During the Medieval and Renaissance periods, the famous Counts and Countesses of Europe made for a...
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 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 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 someone with the title Duke in your day-to-day affairs. (That is, not unless you’re a member of the British Royal Family or acquainted with people who know that anyone can obtain a royal title; more on that...
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 – popularly known as Fazza, the Prince of Dubai. 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...
