How were queens and kings addressed by their children?

One common belief about Kings and Queens is that they were (and are) very aloof from their children, and that they showed little care or concern for them. ... read more

Kings and Queens were addressed as Majesty or Your Majesty and Princes and Princesses were addressed as Highness or Your Highness Sire was also a way to address those who were known to be of higher rank than yourself, but you weren't actually sure just what that rank was. read more

She was never actually given the title of “queen.” Among their children were Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians; Aelfthryth, who married the Count of Flanders; and Edward, who succeeded his father as king. Edward 'The Elder' (r. 899-924) He was the son of Alfred and Ealhswith (above). read more