Serene Highness facts for kids
Serene Highness is a special way to address or talk to members of certain important princely and noble families in Europe. It's a very old title that has been used for hundreds of years. It's a high-ranking title, but it's not as high as Royal Highness or Imperial Highness.
Understanding "Serene Highness"
This title is a special way of addressing members of certain noble families. It shows respect and their high rank. You might hear it used for princes or other important family members who rule small areas called principalities. It's like saying "Your Majesty" to a king or queen, but "Serene Highness" is used for different types of royalty or nobility.
Who Uses This Title?
The title "Serene Highness" has been used by many different noble families throughout history and still is today. Here are some examples:
- Princes in France: Members of the French royal family, known as Princes of the Blood, used this title at the royal court in Versailles. An example was The Duke of Penthièvre.
- The Prince of Monaco: The current ruler of Monaco, Prince Albert II, uses this title. His mother was the famous actress Grace Kelly.
- German Princely Families: Before Germany became one country in 1871, many small states were ruled by princes. Many of these princely families used the "Serene Highness" title.
- Russian Princely Families: Several noble families in Russia also used this title in the past.
- Princess Romanova-Krasinskaya: A famous ballerina named Mathilde Kchessinska was known as Her Serene Highness Princess Romanova-Krasinskaya.
- Princes of Carignan: This title was also used by the Princes of Carignan.
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Doge Leonardo Loredan, portrait by Giovanni Bellini, 1501, National Gallery, London
