Royal Highness

noun

1. (in England)

   1. 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.

   2. a title used since 1917 and designating a child or grandchild of the sovereign.

   3. any person given this title by the Crown.

2. (in other countries) a person who is a member of a royal family.

Royal Highness

noun

1. a title of honour used in addressing or referring to a member of a royal family

Word History and Origins

Origin of Royal Highness¹

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

She even stopped using the title Her Royal Highness.

From BBC

She even announced that she would no longer use the title Her Royal Highness, and she and her husband began to lead separate lives.

From BBC

A girl who grew up in Baldwin Hills, the daughter of a social worker — a former suitcase model on “Deal or No Deal,” for crying out loud — is set to become a legitimate Her Royal Highness because Prince Harry chose her.

From Salon

"Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come," Norway's royal household said in a statement.

From BBC

When Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals there was an agreement to stop using HRH, which stands for Her/His Royal Highness, but they still hold the titles.

From BBC