royal-titles

A royal Duchess is the wife of a Duke, a senior non-sovereign rank in the aristocracy. She typically holds a courtesy title derived from her husband’s dukedom and may carry in...

Prince Andrew is a member of the British royal family by birth and has held formal royal duties tied to his lineage. His primary designation is a royal prince of the United King...

Kings and queens names reflect centuries of tradition, language, and evolving governance. This guide explains common naming conventions, regnal rules, distinctions among royal t...

Elizabeth II’s formal regnal style conveys her role as queen and head of the Commonwealth. Her full official name and style include the names of her realms and the Christian n...

A princess is typically a female member of a royal family who holds the title of princess by birth or marriage. In most monarchy structures, the term refers to the daughter of a...

Prince Harry’s titles reflect his royal membership, military service, and honorary appointments. As a male-line grandson of a British monarch, he holds a princely rank; as the...

Meghan Markle is not, and has not been, a princess by birth or marriage to a king. As the wife of Prince Harry, who is a prince by birth, she uses the style Her Royal Highness T...

A Duchess of Sussex is the wife of the Duke of Sussex and holds a royal title granted by monarchical convention. This explainer covers the origin of the title, its legal status,...

Charles became a prince at birth as the eldest son of the heir to the throne, but the specific styles and formal recognition evolved with key milestones. His princely status was...

Prince Harry, born Henry Charles Albert David, is the younger son of Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. As a male-line grandson of a sovereign, he was styled His Royal Hi...