⟦ Codex of Titles and Lineage of the Royal House of Bradley ⟧

A Ceremonial Register of the Sovereign House of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin

 

I. The White Rod & Gaelic Sovereignty

The White Rod—also called the White Wand, Rod of Inauguration, or Wand of Sovereignty—is the ancient symbol of legitimate Gaelic kingship. Known in Irish as the slat na ríghe or slat tighearnais, it served as the central emblem in the inauguration of a Gaelic king or lord.

Historically, the title Chief was synonymous with Rí (King), Tiarna (Lord), or Captain of his Country, reflecting the fluid hierarchy of Gaelic sovereignty before the collapse of the old order.

 

II. The Royal Crown

The Bronze Crown of Brolchán, borne by the Royal Prince and descendant of Suibne Menn (High King of Ireland, d. AD 628), anchors the House of Bradley within the ancient Cenél nEógain lineage of the northern Uí Néill. Suibne, of the Cenél Feredaig, was a great‑grandson of Niall of the Nine Hostages, affirming the House’s ancestral legitimacy.

 

III. The Royal House of Bradley

A Complete Ceremonial Register of the Sovereign, His Consort, His Issue, and His Line

 

A. The Sovereign & Consort

HRH Sovereign Royal Prince Carl Raymond Bradley (WR)

Royal Sovereign of the Clann Baile Uí Bhrolcháin, Duke of Ardara, Superlative: Your / His Royal Highness

HRH Princess Consort Elke Petra Scherlein (WR)

Duchess of Ardara, Superlative: Your / Her Royal Highness

 

B. The Prince Dowager

HRH Gerald Paul Bradley

Prince Dowager, Duke of Ballylifin, Superlative: Your / His Royal Highness

 

C. The Heir Apparent

HRH The Royal Princess Christina Elisabeth‑Ann Bradley (WR)

Princess of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin, Duchess of Ballyshannon, Superlative: Your / Her Royal Highness

Her Consort:

• HH Prince Consort, Jeremy M. Horton, Consort of Ballyshannon, Superlative: Your / His Highness

Her First Son:

• HRH Brayden Albert Rettburg, Earl of Bridgend

 

D. The Sovereign’s Sons

1. HRH Prince Patrick Ryan Bradley (WR)

Duke of Ballintra, Superlative: Your / His Royal Highness

His Children:

• Skylar L. Bradley — Baroness of Ballybofey & Stranorlar (Twin Towns)

• Bailey Bradley — Baroness of Bunbeg

• Harper Bradley — Baroness of Bruckless

 

2. HRH Prince Shawn Michael‑Christopher Bradley (WR)

Duke of Buncrana, Superlative: Your / His Royal Highness

His Children:

• Mason Gabriel Bradley — Baron of Bundoran

• Sophia Michelle Bradley — Baroness of Burnfoot

 

E. The Sovereign’s Siblings and Their Issue

1. HRH The Princess Royal Kathleen Marie Bradley (WR)

Duchess of Burtonport, Superlative: Your / Her Royal Highness Superlative: Your / Her Royal Grace

Her Consort:

• David A. Albright (deceased)

Her Children:

• Jessie Carson Albright (deceased)

• William Albright — Lord of Carndonagh

• Sarah Albright — Lady of Carrigart

 

2. Theresa Anna Maria Bradley

(Deceased)

 

3. HRH Princess Mary Esther Bradley

Duchess of Churchill, Superlative: Your / Her Royal Highness Superlative: Your / Her Royal Grace

Her Consort:

• Michael Hollern — Consort of Churchill

Her Children:

• Mark Edward Singer Jr — Lord of Culdaff

• Matthew Singer — Lord of Doochary

• Shannon Hollern — Lady of Downings

• Morgan Hollern — Lady of Dunfanaghy

 

4. HRH Princess Barbara Ann Bradley

Duchess of Donegal Town, Superlative: Your / Her Royal Highness Superlative: Your / Her Royal Grace

Her Consort:

• Kenneth Wilt — Consort of Donegal Town

Her Children:

• Stephanie Stacey Patterson — Lady of Dunkineely & St. John’s Point

• Joyce Hughes Coleman — Lady of the Fanad Peninsula

 

5. HRH Princess Denise Lynn Bradley

Duchess of Fintown, Superlative: Your / Her Royal Highness Superlative: Your / Her Royal Grace

Her Consort:

• Brian Wagner — Consort of Fintown

Her Daughter:

• Theresa Althea Bowman — Lady of Glenties

 

IV. Hierarchy of Titles in the Royal House of Bradley

Sovereign Titles

• Sovereign Prince (Bhrolcháin / Rí‑Flaith)

• Sovereign Princess (Banríona‑Iosóid)

• Prince / Princess Dowager

• Prince / Princess of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin

• Flaith (Prince) / Iosóid (Princess)

Noble Titles

• Duke / Duchess

• Marquess / Marchioness

• Earl / Count / Lord

• Viscount / Viscountess

• Baron / Baroness

Chivalric & Landed Titles

• Knight / Dame

• Lord of the Manor

• Squire / Squireen / Squiress

 

V. Notes on Title Inheritance & Sovereign Authority

• The Sovereign retains full authority to determine who may hold the titles of Prince or Princess.

• Traditionally, all legitimate children of the Sovereign are titled Prince or Princess, though this remains at the Sovereign’s discretion.

• Children of HRH the Prince/Princess and Head of the Family of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin may also be titled Prince or Princess.

• The Heir Apparent holds the title HRH The Prince/Princess of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin.

• The title Princess Royal is reserved exclusively for the eldest female sibling of the Sovereign.

• Siblings of the Sovereign are titled at the Sovereign’s discretion.

• Among siblings, only the eldest legitimate male child inherits the ducal title; if none exists, the title reverts to the Royal House for regranting.

• Titles granted are hereditary to the firstborn legitimate male child, unless otherwise specified.

• Collaboration and recognition may be extended to other noble Houses, Tribes (including Native American Tribes), and global traditions, as well as chivalric, military, ecclesiastical, royal, and honorific orders.

Protocols for Formal Address and Correspondence

To maintain the dignity and tradition of the Royal House of Bradley, the following protocols for formal address and correspondence are established based on the Codex of Titles and Lineage.

I. Addressing the Sovereign and Consort

When writing to or speaking with the Head of the House and his Princess Consort, the most formal superlatives are required.

• The Sovereign Prince (Prince Carl Raymond Bradley):
  • Formal Address: His Royal Highness the Sovereign Prince of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin
  • Salutation: Your Royal Highness
  • Closing: I have the honor to remain, Your Royal Highness’s most humble and obedient servant,
• The Princess Consort (Princess Elke Petra Scherlein):
  • Formal Address: Her Royal Highness the Princess Consort of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin
  • Salutation: Your Royal Highness

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II. The Heir Apparent and Senior Princes/Princesses

These protocols apply to the Princess of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin (Christina), the Prince Dowager (Gerald), and the Sovereign's brothers (Patrick and Shawn).

• The Heir Apparent:
  • Formal Address: Her Royal Highness the Princess of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin
• The Prince Dowager:
  • Formal Address: His Royal Highness the Prince Dowager
• The Sovereign’s Brothers:
  • Formal Address: His Royal Highness Prince [First Name], Duke of [Territory]
  • Salutation: Your Royal Highness

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III. The Princesses of the Blood (Siblings)

The Sovereign’s sisters hold a unique "double superlative" according to the Codex, reflecting both their royal status and their ducal authority.

• The Princess Royal and Her Sisters:
  • Formal Address: Her Royal Highness Princess [First Name], Duchess of [Territory]
  • Alternative Superlative: Your/Her Royal Grace (Often used when emphasizing their role as a Duchess).
  • Salutation: Your Royal Highness or Your Royal Grace.

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IV. The Noble and Landed Gentry

For the children of the Princes and Princesses who hold Baronies or Lordships, the address is slightly less formal but still respectful of their noble rank.

• Barons and Baronesses:
  • Formal Address: The Right Honorable [Full Name], Baron/Baroness of [Town]
  • Salutation: My Lord / My Lady or Lord/Lady [Surname].
• Lords and Ladies of the Manor:
  • Formal Address: The Noble [Full Name], Lord/Lady of [Territory]
  • Salutation: Lord/Lady [Surname].

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V. Summary Table of Styles