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Royal Highness: Titles Fit for a King (or Queen!)

Discover the special titles some princes and princesses get, like 'Your Royal Highness'!

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Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias at the CEMR 2012 in Cadiz: The General Assembly of European Municipalities and Regions

Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias at the CEMR 2012 in Cadiz: The General Assembly of European Municipalities and Regions

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Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands in Ottawa
Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias at the CEMR 2012 in Cadiz: The General Assembly of European Municipalities and Regions
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Soria cropped
Coat of Arms of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Norway
Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias at the CEMR 2012 in Cadiz: The General Assembly of European Municipalities and Regions
His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz
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His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah, Saudi Arabia, sharing his views on the global economic outlook, at the Horasis Global India Business Meeting 2009
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Haakon of Norway Participates in a Public Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal thanks Co-operative charity champions for raising £5 Million for Carers Trust

Key Facts

Form of Address (Speaking)
Your Royal Highness.
Form of Reference (Talking About)
His Royal Highness (prince), Her Royal Highness (princess), Their Royal Highnesses (group).
Who Uses It
Princes, princesses, and hereditary members of former royal houses.
Fun Fact
Kings and Queens are usually called 'Majesty', which is an even bigger title than 'Royal Highness'.

Who Gets to Be 'Royal Highness'?

Imagine you're at a fancy party with princes and princesses! Not everyone gets called 'Royal Highness'. It's a special title for certain royal family members, usually princes and princesses. Kings and Queens get an even bigger title, called 'Majesty'. When you talk to them, you say 'Your Royal Highness'. It's like a secret code for royalty!

Talking Like Royalty

When you want to talk about a prince, you'd say 'His Royal Highness'. For a princess, it's 'Her Royal Highness'. If you're talking about a group of them, you say 'Their Royal Highnesses'. It's like having a special nickname for them that everyone in the royal world understands. It helps everyone know who is who in the royal family tree.

A Title with a Long Story

These titles have been around for a very, very long time! They started in royal families long ago to show who was important. Even if a royal family doesn't rule anymore, their children and grandchildren might still get to use this special title. It's a way to remember their family's history and their royal connections.

Why Titles Matter

Having a title like 'Royal Highness' is more than just a fancy name. It shows that someone is part of a royal family and has a special place. It's like being the captain of the soccer team or the star of the school play. It tells people they are important and have a role to play in their country's story.

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