Royal Highness
noun
(in England)
- 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.
- a title used since 1917 and designating a child or grandchild of the sovereign.
- any person given this title by the Crown.
(in other countries) a person who is a member of a royal family.
Origin of Royal Highness
First recorded in 1645–55
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British Dictionary definitions for royal highness
Royal Highness
noun
a title of honour used in addressing or referring to a member of a royal family
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