Titles and Superlatives

  • Sovereign Prince (Ri-Flaith) or Sovereign Princess (Banríona-Iosóid): Titles often referred to as King (Rí), Queen (Ríona), Petty King, or Petty Queen.

The Bronze Crown of Brolchan, Royal Prince and grandson of Suibne Menn (or Suibne mac Fiachnai, "Suibne the Stammerer, son of Fiachnae"; died AD 628) was an Irish king who is counted as a High King of Ireland. Suibne belonged to the junior branch of the Cenél nEógain kindred of the northern Uí Néill, the Cenél Feredaig, named for his grandfather Feredach, a great-grandson of Niall of the Nine Hostages.

The White Rod, also known as the White Wand, Rod of Inauguration, or Wand of Sovereignty, referred to as slat na ríghe or slat tighearnais in Irish, symbolized the legitimate authority of a Gaelic king or lord. It was the central prop in their inauguration ceremony. The title "Chief" was synonymous with King (Rí), Lord (Tiarna), or Captain of his Country before the collapse of the Gaelic order.

  • - Prince/Princess Consort
  • - Prince/Princess Dowager  
  • - Prince/Princess of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin  
  • - Princess Royal  
  • - Flaith (Prince), Iosóid (Princess)  
  • - Chieftain of the Clan / Chief of the Name  
  • - Duke/Duchess  
  • - Ard Tiarna (High Lord)  
  • - Marquess/Marchioness  
  • - Tiarna (Lord, Count, or Earl)  
  • - Viscount/Viscountess  
  • - Baron/Baroness  
  • - Knight/Dame  
  • - Lord of the Manor  
  • - Squire/Squireen/Squiress

Notes:

  • The rules for who can hold the title of Prince or Princess are intricate, but the Sovereign has the power to change them as they see fit. Generally, all legitimate children of the Sovereign are given these titles, though it’s ultimately their choice.
  • Likewise, all children of the HRH Prince or Princess of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin also receive the title, as decided by the Sovereign. The heir carries the title HRH the Prince or Princess of Baile Uí Bhrolcháin.
  • The title “Princess Royal,” the second highest honor, is reserved for the eldest female sibling of the Sovereign in the Royal House of Bradley.
  • Other grandchildren are considered commoners and may receive titles only if the Sovereign deems it appropriate.
  • Siblings of the Sovereign are styled HRG Duke or Duchess, except for the eldest female sibling, who may be granted the lifetime title of HRH Princess Royal at the Sovereign’s discretion. If the previous titleholder is still alive, the title remains with them until their passing, after which an eligible next-generation candidate may receive it.
  • Among the Sovereign’s siblings, only the eldest legitimate male child of the eldest sibling inherits the ducal title; without a male heir, it reverts to the Royal House for reassignment.
  • Titles are typically hereditary to the firstborn legitimate male child unless otherwise specified.
  • The Sovereign may also extend collaboration and recognition to other noble Houses, Tribes (including Native American Tribes), and global traditions, as well as official chivalric, military, ecclesiastical, royal, and honorific orders.
  • Titles ranked Knight or Dame and below pass to the eldest child in each generation.