Majesty
an honorific of Monarchs, usually Kings or Emperors
Majesty is an English word from the Latin: maiestas, meaning greatness. It is a style of address. It is often used when directly addressing or referring to a monarch.[1] The plural form is Their Majesties.[2] The style ranks above Royal Highness.
Examples of modern usage change
- His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians.
- His Majesty King Charles of the United Kingdom.
- His Majesty King Felipe of Spain.
Examples of past usage change
- His Majesty King Victor Amadeus II of Sardinia. Referred to in British literature as Sardinian Majesty.
- His Majesty King Frederick II of Prussia.
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- ↑ Huma Khan (April 1, 2009). "Royal Etiquette: Do's and Don'ts When Meeting Her Majesty". ABC News. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ↑ Ambassador Mary Mel French, United States Protocol: The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2010), p. 116
