Royal Highness
Americannoun
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(in England)
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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.
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a title used since 1917 and designating a child or grandchild of the sovereign.
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any person given this title by the Crown.
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(in other countries) a person who is a member of a royal family.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Royal Highness
First recorded in 1645–55
Example Sentences
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Harry's grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, stripped them of their "Royal Highness" titles, police protection and public funding when they quit as working monarchy members in 2020.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
From Home Goods to His Royal Highness King Charles lll’s purveyor, 15 places Los Angeles designers say they shop for rugs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
"His Royal Highness was moved by the courage shown by the children and their families and by the dedication of the team who are supporting them with such professionalism and humanity."
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025
How Virginia Giuffre’s accusations of a decade ago finally brought His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York, down to simply Andrew.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2025
“I thought His Royal Highness was your friend.”
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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