DEGREES OF "MAJESTY."
Among the Romans the Emperors and Imperial family were addressed "Your Majesties," so were the Popes and Emperors of Germany. The title "Majesty" was given to Louis XT. of France, in 1461. Upon Charles V. being chosen Emperor of Germany in 1519, the Kings of Spain took th-j style. Francis I. of France, at the interview with Henry VIII. of England on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, addressed the latter as "Your Majesty," in 1520. James I. used the styie "Sacred" and "Most Excellent Majesty." Henry VIII. was the first English Sovereign who was styled "His Majesty"; Henry IV. was "His Grace"; Henry VI. "His Excellent Grace"; Edward IV. "High and Mighty Prince"' Henry VII. "His Grace" and "His Highness"; and Henry VIII., in the earlier part of his reign. "His Highness." Subsequent Sovereigns assumed the title of "Sacred Majesty," but this was afterwards changed to "Most Excellent Majesty." j
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Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 53, 4 March 1931, Page 8
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155DEGREES OF "MAJESTY." Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 53, 4 March 1931, Page 8
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