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Royal Titles & Forms of Address

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Which is higher, Count or Duke? Is it “Your Highness” or “Your Majesty”? What’s the difference between a King, Emir, Sultan, or Emperor? Read on…
 
I sometimes get emails asking these questions. I made a royal fool of myself, literally, when I first started working in the UHNW arena. I once asked someone what "HRH" meant because it was printed on a business card that was handed to me. The answer, he said with a grimace, “His Royal Highness.” I almost fainted from embarrassment. 
 
I am, by no means, an expert on this subject. There are literally hundreds of royal titles, and customs vary by country. Here is a basic breakdown:

Changes to British Royal Titles 

VIDEO: A Breakdown of the British Royal Family Tree

Royal Titles in Europe

European Ranking (Truncated)

  • King/Queen
  • Prince/Princess
  • Duke/Duchess
  • Count/Countess
  • Baron/Baroness
  • Knight – Lady – Dame – Lord
  • Lord of the Manor

Middle Eastern Royal Titles

The Middle East (Highest title)

  • ​Bahrain: King
  • Brunei: Sultan
  • Jordan: King
  • Kuwait: Emir
  • Qatar: Emir
  • Saudi Arabia: King
  • United Arab Emirates: Emir
 
Another very common title in the Middle East is Sheikh or Shaikh (pronounced shake)

Asian Royal Titles

Asia (Highest title)

  • Cambodia: King
  • Japan: Emperor

How to address nobility and royalty 

There is a bit of confusion when it comes to addressing nobility and royalty. Here are just some of the ways:
  • Your Majesty 
  • Your Royal Highness 
  • Your Grace 
  • His/Her Excellency

Addressing Nobility & Royalty in Europe

For a complete breakdown on these forms of address in Europe, visit Nobility Titles.

Addressing Nobility & Royalty around the World

For a complete breakdown on these forms of address worldwide, visit the Micronations Wiki. 

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