Royal Peers

Having served as King and Queen or Prince and Princess it is usual to be given a Royal Peerage. Having served as Prince and Princess the outgoing royal couple are given the title Viscount and Viscountess. Having served as King and Queen the outgoing royal couple are given the title Count and Countess, unless they have already served as King and Queen before, in which case they are called Duke and Duchess.

The Royal Peers are ranked above all others on the Order of Precedence, except currrently serving royalty.