Style of the British sovereign
way of addressing the monarch of the United Kingdom
The precise style of British sovereigns has varied over the years. The present[update] style is officially proclaimed in two languages:[1][2]
- in English:
Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith[2]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ UK Parliament, Royal Titles Act 1953 (1 & 2 Eliz. 2 c. 9)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "No. 39873". The London Gazette (11th supplement). 26 May 1953. p. 3023. Proclamation of 28 May 1953 made in accordance with the Royal Titles Act 1953.
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