Highness
Highnessis astyle of addresshistorically used forprincesandprincessesof minor nobility. As such it is much lower in terms ofrankwhen compared toRoyal HighnessandImperial Highness.
Highness is literally and, historically, the quality of being lofty or above. It is used as a term to evokedignityorhonour,and to acknowledge the importance or high rank of the person being addressed. The short way to write it isHH.However it is outranked byGrand Ducal Highness.The style was often used by low-level nobility of theHoly Roman Empire.[source?]
Historical examples[change|change source]
- His HighnessThe Duke of Aosta.A future King ofSardiniawho was known as the Duke of Aosta prior to succession. Known as this from 27 April 1701 – 22 March 1715.
- His HighnessThe Prince of Piedmont,Later usedRoyal Highnessafter his father was created aKing.
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