Britain’s Royal Titles: What Are They And What Do They Mean?
With a new Duke of Edinburgh having been installed, now’s a good time to take a deeper look into the many British Royal Titles in existence.
On 10 March 2023, his 59th birthday, Prince Edward was bestowed the title of Duke of Edinburgh by his eldest brother King Charles III. The youngest child of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the previous Duke of Edinburgh, Edward was always slated to inherit his father’s title.
However, it was not a simple affair as this was a hereditary title. What does this mean and what are the other Royal titles used by the British Monarchy?
Let us dive into these various titles and take a closer look at what they are, who they are meant for, who is currently holding them and how do they get passed on.
The King/Queen Regnant
Starting this list off, we have the highest and most self-explanatory title in the British Monarchy. The King or Queen Regnant is the current monarch and serves as the ruler of the United Kingdom and the 14 Commonwealth…
