Duke
The term duke is a title of nobility which refers to the sovereign male ruler of a Continental European duchy, to a nobleman of the highest grade of the British peerage, or to the highest rank of nobility in various other European countries, including Portugal, Spain and France (in Italy, principe is held to be the highest grade). The wife of a duke, or a woman who rules a duchy, is known as a duchess.
Addressing Dukes
- Begin: My Lord Duke
- Address: His Grace the Duke of _____
- Speak to as: Your Grace
- Begin: Sir
- Address: His Royal Highness the Duke of _____
- Speak to as: Your Royal Highness
Royal Dukes:
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Royal dukes |
| ► | Addressing Dukes |
| ► | Territory of today's France |
| ► | Iberian pensinsula |
| ► | Holy Roman Empire |
| ► | See also |
| ► | Elsewhere |
| ► | Equivalents |
| ► | External links |
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