Royalty (Society & Culture)

I've never understood this. The monarch of Austria-Hungary was an Emperor, the monarch of small Japan was an Emperor, plus many others. But in the British Empire, the monarch was still referred to as "Queen/King" in common parlance. (I know they had a secondary title of "Empress/Emperor of India".) Why, especially when 25% of the world was part of the Empire, didn't the royal family use the title of "Emperor/Empress"? I used to think it required a grant from the vatican, (which wouldn't happen in an Anglican country), but that doesn't explain Japan and other much smaller monarchies having Emperors while the huge British Empire and subsequent Commonwealth has "merely" a Queen.
I think the history, wide-ranging influence and huge landmass of the Commonwealth more than justifies an "Empress".

2006-07-06 09:41:32 · 7 answers · asked by Viceroy 2

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Why "Prince of Monaco" and not King?

The title of the monarch who "rules" monaco is called a Prince. If he's the highest level of royal in that country, why isn't he a king? I understand that Monaco is a "Principality", with a Prince as monarch, but why can't they declare themselves a Kingdom and give the Prince a promotion? Does it require a pass from the vatican or what?

2006-07-06 09:37:16 · 5 answers · asked by Viceroy 2

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Is Camilla Parker Bowles's surname Windsor and is it possible that she could ever become Queen?

Has she retained her previous names 'Parker Bowles'
within her name?

2006-07-05 21:25:21 · 19 answers · asked by Sara 3

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Everyone kisses my @$$ except Yahoo. Is that why I keep coming back to this website?

Seriously. In my line of highly specialized work, people just KISS MY @$$. Hell, I didn't even graduate highschool (high school is two words, but I love to write highschool sometimes and leave it as one word...LMAO.) Why do they all kiss my butt? What is up with that?

2006-07-05 21:05:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

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how to turn a guy on?

What are the things that turns the guy on?

2006-07-05 14:40:41 · 26 answers · asked by Bella 1

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did u cry when lady diana died i did for 3 days ??????

2006-07-05 14:36:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

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WWHD? what would hitler do?

2006-07-05 10:00:23 · 12 answers · asked by Seven B 2

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THE ROYALTY why?

what the hell is the point in them help

2006-07-05 09:21:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

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WOULD you sleep with the Queen if you had the chance?

Just for the reason to say "Hey, I did the Queen!"
I mean come on who else can say this (beside Philip) lol

2006-07-05 03:57:35 · 13 answers · asked by orion 3

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Don't you think Royalty should be put to an end ?

Why should the common man pay for someone's luxuary while there are so many homeless and hungry in their country.

2006-07-05 02:58:23 · 16 answers · asked by SPEEDO 2

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How do Brit's take themselves seriously when they still have a monarch? Is'nt the idea a little archaic?

Is there a movement out there to dissolve the monarchy?

2006-07-05 01:43:58 · 14 answers · asked by mcrine1 2

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What is a Dame's husband adressed as?

I know that a Knight's wife is titled a Lady, What about a Dame's husband?

2006-07-05 00:17:00 · 16 answers · asked by Calchas 3

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Why hasn't Nelson Mandela been Knighted by the Queen?

The guy practically abolished apartheid in South Africa. He is still a strong force in his country.
Is the Queen ignoring him or is there another reason.

2006-07-05 00:15:09 · 8 answers · asked by Calchas 3

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Aim of life?

how to live peace and well

2006-07-05 00:11:43 · 6 answers · asked by ahmadnvd@yahoo.com 1

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Prince Harry son of James Hewitt?

Is it just me or is it blatently obvious that Prince Harry is the result of Princess Diana's affair with James Hewitt? He is the spitting image of him, and i dont see any ginger hair on Charles head!

2006-07-04 23:08:35 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

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