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'''Regnant''' is an adjective meaning "[[reign]]ing." Most often it is contrasted with [[consort]]. For most of history, at least in the Western world, a [[Queen]] did not reign |
'''Regnant''' is an adjective meaning "[[reign]]ing." Most often it is contrasted with [[consort]]. For most of history, at least in the Western world, a [[Queen]] did not reign; the woman who [[marriage|married]] the [[King]] was the "Queen Consort." [[Elizabeth I]], however, was a "Queen Regnant." |
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In the [[SCA]] the main use of the term is to draw a distinction between a [[Crown Prince|Crown Prince/Princess]], who is going to be King/Queen soon, but who does not reign anywhere, and a [[Prince|Prince/Princess]] Regnant, who rules over a [[Principality]]. |
In the [[SCA]] the main use of the term is to draw a distinction between a [[Crown Prince|Crown Prince/Princess]], who is going to be King/Queen soon, but who does not reign anywhere, and a [[Prince|Prince/Princess]] Regnant, who rules over a [[Principality]]. |
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Latest revision as of 00:26, 11 November 2006
Regnant is an adjective meaning "reigning." Most often it is contrasted with consort. For most of history, at least in the Western world, a Queen did not reign; the woman who married the King was the "Queen Consort." Elizabeth I, however, was a "Queen Regnant."
In the SCA the main use of the term is to draw a distinction between a Crown Prince/Princess, who is going to be King/Queen soon, but who does not reign anywhere, and a Prince/Princess Regnant, who rules over a Principality.
