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| Use of Royal Titles | 9/30/2008 | Mark Smith |
Q: Sir: I am working on my family tree for many many years now and I have found that I have royalty ...
A: The simple answer is - none of them. You may have Royal and noble ancestors, but that does not ...
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| irish lineage | 9/24/2008 | Mark Smith |
Q: mark, gathering from the apparent annoyance in your tone when responding to some of the questions ...
A: Does it show that much ! Your case is different, claiming Royal or noble descent is perfectly fine, ...
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| greeting royalty | 9/6/2008 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: I have an opportunity to meet the Earl Spencer. What is the proper way to greet him?
A: What a great opportunity! There is no particular protocol involved in meeting a member of the ...
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| Scottish Royalty | 8/2/2008 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: I recently read your reply to HRH Crown Prince Richard's question on 10/23/2006 subject: Royalty? In ...
A: There is no record of any direct male line descendant from King David. Were any such individuals ...
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| Puttenham family | 7/27/2008 | Mark Smith |
Q: I am descended from John Putnam of Salem Ma. He I believe was descended from several Nobel lines. I ...
A: Many families have Royal ancestry and most will have noble ancestry, the problem is proving it, ...
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| Puttenham family | 7/26/2008 | Mark Smith |
Q: I am descended from John Putnam of Salem Ma. He I believe was descended from several Nobel lines. I ...
A: If you type Putnam family history into Google you'll come up with a number of sites giving a ...
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| forms of address | 7/18/2008 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: I was wondering if you could list for me the forms of address for monarchs and dukes,barons and ...
A: I'm sorry thgis is a little beyond my expertise, being primarily historical. However, at the time of ...
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| People not knowing about Prince Harry/ William in Europe? | 7/15/2008 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: I am an american and my friend that lives in Britian is currently visiting me and he is a big fan of ...
A: Yes, I think that is probably so. The Queen is much better (universally) known, but it probably ...
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| How to address a lady | 7/10/2008 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: I am writing a letter to the wife of a knight, and I'm not sure how to address her in the letter. I ...
A: I would suggest that if the lady always uses her maiden name in a business context then the letter ...
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| Princess Alexandra | 7/3/2008 | Mark Smith |
Q: I would be extremely grateful if you could tell me how to address a letter to that wonderful lady ...
A: The letter should be addressed to : Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady ...
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| When Charles becomes King | 6/3/2008 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: When Prince Charles becomes King will he be Charles III or George VI? Who chooses his name?
A: The choice of name is up to the Sovereign. When the Queen was asked, by what name did she wish to be ...
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| Prince Harry and Princess Anne | 5/15/2008 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: I've seen quite a few pictures over the years of Prince Harry with his aunt Princess Anne and they ...
A: Yes, Princess Anne does seem to have a good relationship with all of her nieces and nephews. She ...
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| Queen Elizabeth I | 4/23/2008 | Mark Smith |
Q: I have some questions about Queen Elizabeth I: These are our questions: What were some of the ...
A: The events of her early years that influenced her life were mostly to do with her parents and ...
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| Irish Royal Titles... Today | 3/24/2008 | Mark Smith |
Q: If a certain person were descended in the DIRECT, UNBROKEN, MALE-LINE DESCENT of a High King of ...
A: This is a tricky one. Under British law you can call yourself anything you like as long as there is ...
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| Irish Royalty | 1/29/2008 | Doug Modlin |
Q: I was wondering if you knew if there was an Irish Queen, considered to be the matriarch of Irish ...
A: Ireland's monarchy is/was a subject of mystery and debate; its basis is founded in an almost ...
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| Why Windsor | 1/27/2008 | Doug Modlin |
Q:
A: The royal name "Saxe-Coburg and Gotha" had German roots - Victoria was the last member of the house ...
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| House of Mathrafal/Aberffraw | 1/21/2008 | Mark Smith |
Q: My family (Lieuallen, formerly Llewelyn) has always told stories about being descendants of the ...
A: In pratical terms it means very little, there are no lands, titles or wealth to go with it, only the ...
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| adoption, infertility | 1/14/2008 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: if a reining monarch cannot provide an heir through natural methods, can he/she adopt a child or ...
A: There is no simple answer here. Current laws do not allow adopted people to inherit peerages - ...
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| Duke of Windsor | 1/11/2008 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: I am in posession of a souvenir Shelley Clam Shpe Dish of the Coronation of Edward VIII I realize he ...
A: Unfortunately, I am not an expert on royal souvenirs. But I did find the following items which might ...
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| Addressing a former Maharani of India | 12/30/2007 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: I wish to write to an old friend of my mothers who was married in the 1950's to an Indian Maharaja. ...
A: It depends on the individual princely state. If it is one of the more important (in terms of gun ...
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| british royalty line of succession | 12/20/2007 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: I've always thought that the throne in inherited by a monarch's oldest son. But I also see that ...
A: You are right that the eldest son is the heir. The question you raised was actually discussed in the ...
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| question about royal lineage | 12/18/2007 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: .. i'm not sure if this is a question that you are able to answer, but i thought i'd ask it anyway. ...
A: There is an official definition of membership of the Royal Family. This includes all those called ...
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| Princess Diana | 11/26/2007 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: i was just wondering if you could tell me your opinion on Princess Diana's death.
A: Honestly I believe that Diana, Princess of Wales' death was a tragic accident with a drunk driver. I ...
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| line to the throne | 11/26/2007 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: Do males have presidence in line to the throne?
A: The British monarchy operates on the principle of male primogeniture, meaning that males take ...
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| Greeting Royalty | 10/30/2007 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: How does one address the Duchess of Cornwall and does one bow if male?
A: When meeting the Duchess of Cornwall you would first address her as 'Your Royal Highness' and ...
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| King of England | 10/16/2007 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: Can Prince William become King over Charles?
A: No, the line of succession doesn't volley over someone because people don't like him or think he's ...
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| addressing royalty | 10/11/2007 | Mark Smith |
Q: Could you please tell me how one addresses a large audience that includes a Duke and Duchess? thank ...
A: It would be best to begin with "My Lords, Ladies and gentlemen" when addressing a large gathering. ...
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| White faces?! | 9/24/2007 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: I have been watching allot of movies and documentaries on Queen Elizabeth I and other past royalty, ...
A: At one point, having a very pale complexion was considered fashionable for men and women. It was ...
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| royalty in line to the throne | 9/2/2007 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: who is now next in line to the throne?
A: the line of succession to the throne is as follows: Sovereign 1. The Prince of Wales 2. Prince ...
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| Prince Charles as king | 8/27/2007 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: Since Prince Charles is divorsed, and if Princess Diana were still alive could Prince Charles have ...
A: Yes, Prince Charles can become king despite being divorced. Even if Diana were alive he could still ...
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| Styles and titles of the wives of Prince William and Prince Harry of Wales | 8/24/2007 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: Should Prince William or Prince Harry marry in the near future, what would be the styles and titles ...
A: The rule for Princes William and Harry is the same for other members of the Royal Family. Their ...
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| nobility | 8/23/2007 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: In the early 1800's how would people in the aristocracy greet a duke. Bow and curtsey? Would he ...
A: Etiquette in the 1800s is an extremely complex subject as this link shows: ...
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| Dates of Succession | 8/6/2007 | Mark Smith |
Q: What are the dates of succession of the Kings and Queens of England from most recent backward as ...
A: Here arte the rest of the accession dates. Richard III - 26 June 1483. Edward V - 9 April 1483. ...
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| Royal Question RE: Middleton | 8/1/2007 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: Will Prince William marry Kate Middleton? Have you seen the British tabs lately? Kate Middleton has ...
A: Will Prince William marry Kate? That's really anybody's guess. If they're back together, it's good ...
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| Royal Titles and Succession | 7/27/2007 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: When a queen (or king) abdicates the throne, what does her title become? Does she stay queen or ...
A: First of all I must apologise for the delay in answering the question, as I didn't receive the ...
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| Greece royal family's surname | 7/24/2007 | Mark Smith |
Q: What is Greece Royal family's surname? Is it just Grecia?
A: The modern Greek Royal Family dates back to 1863 when the Greeks choose a Danish Prince with strong ...
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| heritage line? | 7/3/2007 | Mark Smith |
Q: While working in a factory in America, 600+ employees. We pass around trivia questions. We're ...
A: At the top there is Royalty with King/Queen followed by Prince/Princess. Then comes nobility with ...
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| Prince Charles | 6/28/2007 | Professor Noel Cox |
Q: How can Charles become King? He married a divorcee whose husband is still alive.
A: There are no rules on who a member of the Royal Family can or cannot marry, provided that they are ...
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| king edward viii | 6/27/2007 | Marilyn Braun |
Q: She found it among other stuff she bought at an auction we were just interested in its background, ...
A: Sounds like an interesting item. I tried to search for this type of item on eBay and the like and I ...
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| Why only first names? | 6/17/2007 | Mark Smith |
Q: Mark, Why is it that the monarchy titles are always referred to by their first names only. IE Queen ...
A: It's just the way it is. Regnal numbers are used to distinguish between monarchs of the same name, ...
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