Regalia

Regalia is a Latin plurale tantum for the privileges and insignia, characteristic of a king or other sovereign.

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It stems from the Latin substantivation of the adjective regalis, 'regal', itself from Rex, 'king'.

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In origin exclusively royal (lato senso, including imperial) rights, prerogatives and privileges - are enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of title (emperor, grand duke etcetera), such as the right to mint coins (especially with one's own effigy). In many cases, especially in feudal societies and generally weak states, such rights have in time been eroded by grants to or usurpations by lesser vassals.

Royal: Royal may refer to the following:...

Imperial: Imperial is a term that is used to describe something that relates to an Empire, Emperor, or the concept of Imperialism....

Right: :For the direction right, see left and right or starboard. For the political trend or ideology, see Right-wing politics....

Regalia related Images and Photos (experimental)

Royal Arms Regalia of Scotland

H.R.H. Frederick Duke of York (1763-1827) Full Face Wearing the Regalia of the Order