Royal Highness

Royal Highness

noun
1.
(in England)
a.
a title used prior to 1917 and designating a brother, sister, child, grandchild, aunt, or uncle belonging to the male line of the royal family.
b.
a title used since 1917 and designating a child or grandchild of the sovereign.
c.
any person given this title by the Crown.
2.
(in other countries) a person who is a member of a royal family.

Origin:
1645–55
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Royal Highness
 
n
a title of honour used in addressing or referring to a member of a royal family

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