What if a king married a queen?

The spouse of a ruling king or queen is called a consort. In British royalty, the wife of a king is called a queen consort, but the husband of a queen is called a prince consort, not a king consort. He was not crowned during his wife Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation ceremony in 1953.

Can you be king of 2 countries?

Dual monarchy is a fairly rare form of government, and has been practiced few times in history, although many of the world’s most powerful countries have been or are dual monarchies. Griffith noted how in 1867 Hungary went from being part of the Austrian Empire to a separate co-equal kingdom in Austria-Hungary.

What would happen if two heirs to two different kingdoms married?

Nothing would happen unless and until either heir inherited the monarchy to which they were heir. Depending on the precise constitution or other rules, the (now) Monarchs would still be sole Monarchs of their monarchies, with their partners becoming a Queen or Prince Consort.

What happens when two rulers marry?

Royal intermarriage is the practice of members of ruling dynasties marrying into other reigning families. Marriage between dynasties could serve to initiate, reinforce or guarantee peace between nations.

What is the relationship between a king and his mother?

His son becomes King and his mother is the Queen of another nation AND the Dowager Queen of the Son’s realm. There would likely be a close relationship between the two nations because when the Queen dies, the same son will inherit her throne as well, becoming king of two kingdoms.

What happens if you marry a king and not a queen?

For example, if you marry to the King, you become a Queen but not the ruler. If the King dies, you’re still a Queen, yet you’re still not the ruler. Often sons inherit the Kingdom, and they become Kings, and the wife of the previous queen is titled Queen Mother.

Can a Count/Duke/King/Emperor become a ruler?

It depends on a lot of things, most importantly succession laws. It’s also worth noting that just because you’re a count/duke/king/emperor it doesn’t mean that you’re the ruler. For example, if you marry to the King, you become a Queen but not the ruler. If the King dies, you’re still a Queen, yet you’re still not the ruler.

What is a courtesy title in the royal family?

Commoners who marry into a royal family, such as Antony Armstrong-Jones who married Princess Margaret, typically receive a courtesy title. A courtesy title has no legal importance. It is not necessarily a hereditary title.

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