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Royal Titles

King

Queen

only those born into the royal family can use “prince” or “princess” before their name

Prince

Princess

Nobility

The five noble ranks, in descending order, are:

duke/duchess

marquess/marchioness

earl/countess

viscount/viscountess

baron/baroness

Titles of Honor

Baronet

Knight

Squire

A duke or duchess is addressed as “your grace,” as is an archbishop, except for those royal dukes (members of the Queen’s family), who are referred to as “royal highness.” The distinction of being referred to simply as “your highness” might logically be assumed to be the reigning monarch, but in Britain the Queen is only addressed as “your majesty.”

Sir is used to address a man who has the rank of baronet or knight; the higher nobles are referred to as Lord. Lady is used when referring to women who hold certain titles: marchioness, countess, viscountess, or baroness. It can also be used of the wife of a lower-ranking noble, such as a baron, baronet, or knight.

Lady is also the courtesy title for the daughters of the higher-ranking nobles duke, marquess, or earl. The daughters of viscounts and barons are referred to as "The Honorable" (that is, ahem, “The Honourable”), and daughters of baronets or knights are simply called "Miss."

Source:

ritish Noble Titles

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