Nobility titles

Today I will cover the titles and forms of address for members of the nobility. Collectively, the nobles of a country or kingdom are known as the peerage. There was a strict pecking order within the peerage during much of European history and it still exists in a form today in the United Kingdom and other European countries where the nobility is intact.

Traditional rank amongst European royalty, peers, and nobility is rooted in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Although they vary over time...

Today there are around 4,000 noble families still in France. And more than 50,000 individuals claiming noble heritage. That's a lot of French nobility to keep track of. Here's a quick guide explaining all about the various French nobility titles.

I’ve had many people ask me about royal ranks and titles. This illustration is a great source for understanding royal rank (not just the…

List of different titles (I believe in order of rank).