Majesty

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

1. His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians.
2. His Majesty King Charles of the United Kingdom.
3. His Majesty King Felipe of Spain.

Examples of past usage

• His Majesty King Victor Amadeus II of Sardinia. Referred to in British literature as Sardinian Majesty.
• His Majesty King Frederick II of Prussia.

Related pages

• King
• Queen

References

1. Huma Khan (April 1, 2009). "Royal Etiquette: Do's and Don'ts When Meeting Her Majesty". ABC News. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
2. Ambassador Mary Mel French, United States Protocol: The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2010), p. 116