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- Who wrote the articles on the Royalty.nu website?
- When did this website first go online?
- Why did you start the site?
- How should I cite a Royalty.nu article in my bibliography?
- How can I tell if your site is a credible source for my school paper?
- Why is the site in English only?
- How many people visit Royalty.nu?
- Why don't you add more pictures to the site?
- Will you list my book on the site?
- Where to get answers to other questions about this website
British Royalty FAQs
- How can I verify that my ancestor worked for the British royal family?
- Is it possible to request a message from Queen Elizabeth?
Other Royalty FAQs
- Which countries still have monarchies today?
- What are the ranks of nobility, from highest to lowest?
- What are the addresses of the world's royal families?
- How can I buy a real aristocratic title?
- I know someone who claims to be royal. Is it true?
- I am royal! Can you help me claim my heritage?
- Where can I buy or sell royal collectibles?
- How can I subscribe to the magazines Majesty and Royalty?
Who wrote the articles on the Royalty.nu site?
I am the author of all the articles on this site EXCEPT syndicated news articles, which are clearly marked as being from other sources. I don't give out my real name online for security reasons, but my pen name is Cinderella.
When did this website first go online?
The World of Royalty website started on April 17, 1998. At that time it was located at a different URL (on Geocities). The site moved to the Royalty.nu domain on February 15, 2001.
It's difficult to give exact publication dates for individual articles because they have evolved over time. This site is updated frequently, and what you read today might not be exactly what you read tomorrow. This is why, if you need a date for a bibliography, I suggest you give the date you retrieved the article, rather than trying to figure out when it first went online.
Why did you start the site?
For fun. As you can probably tell by looking around this site, I love history and I love books. If you share my interests, this site is for you. And if you think history and reading are boring, I hope this site will change your mind.
Parents, teachers and librarians, please note: This site is intended for teens and adults only. I ask that you direct younger readers elsewhere.
How should I cite a Royalty.nu article in my bibliography?
This is how I would suggest citing an article from this website in your bibliography (using the Cleopatra article as an example):
"Cleopatra, the Last Pharaoh." The World of Royalty website. Retrieved November 6, 2004 from http://www.royalty.nu/Africa/Egypt/Cleopatra.html
If you are writing a paper for school, this site should not be your only source. I've provided book lists and links to other sites that can help you do further research.
How can I tell if your site is a credible source for my school paper?
If your teacher has directed you to this site, you can (of course) be confident that he or she has checked it out and is satisfied with the information here. But I usually get this question from college students who are racing to finish important papers, and hope to use this site as a shortcut. I'm sorry to disappoint you, but that is not the purpose of this site.
Since I don't reveal my identity and don't list my sources, this site should not be your only source if you are doing serious research. You can use the site as a starting place, to help you understand your topic and develop your own theories and questions. You can double-check basic facts (names, dates, etc.) online; an encyclopedia is a good place to start (here's one). But for more in-depth information, you will probably need to visit a library.
No, I'm not trying to be sarcastic; I am serious. The Internet is wonderful, but it is not an endless fountain of free knowledge. Libraries are -- so make use of them. You can use the public library in your area for free. You can even check out books and take them home with you for a while (ask the librarian how you can get a library card). And if your local library doesn't have a book you need, you can ask the librarian to borrow it for you from another library; that's one of the wonderful things about libraries.
Why is the site in English only?
Unfortunately, I don't have the time and money to translate the site into other languages at this time. If you would like to read the site in another language, check out the Worldlinks page, where you will find links to free translation sites.
How many people visit Royalty.nu?
This varies. The record is, I believe, 24,000+ unique visitors in a single day and 260,000+ in a single month. At times, page views have reached over 900,000 per month. For information on the site's current traffic and demograpics, see its Quantcast listing.
Why don't you add more pictures to the site?
It's always been difficult to find good, free pictures, but it's getting a little easier thanks to resources like Wikimedia Commons. I've posted some images in the Pictures section of the World of Royalty Blog.
In addition, you can view news photos on the Royal News Blog. (These photos are copyrighted, so you can only look at them, not copy them for your own use.)
Very few of the images you see online are free to use, so check out the copyright info carefully. It is your responsibility to make sure you have the right to use an image.
I wrote a book about royalty -- will you list it on the site?
If it's an English-language book and it is available at Amazon.com, Alibris, or AbeBooks, send me an e-mail. If your book isn't published yet, I probably won't list it on this site until the month of publication, but I like hearing about books in advance.
If the book is not in English and/or not available at one of the above-mentioned sites, I'll consider it anyway, but no promises (I just don't have time and space to list everything).
Note: I don't list e-books at this time (except a few free ones), but I will consider listing self-published books, especially historical novels.
More info about this website
The Privacy page talks about ads and cookies on the site. See the Contact page for information about the photos, articles, and affiliate links on the site, plus info about how to contact me.
How can I verify that my ancestor worked for the British royal family?
Visit this page of the official British monarchy website for helpful information on tracing your family history. (See Question 18.)
Is it possible to request a message from Queen Elizabeth?
According to the official British monarchy website, "The Queen sends congratulatory messages for Diamond, sixty-fifth and Platinum (seventieth) wedding anniversaries and every year thereafter, and for the one hundredth and one hundred and fifth birthdays and every year thereafter. These are sent only to citizens of The Queen's Realms or UK Overseas Territories." See the British monarchy site for more information.
Which countries still have monarchies today?
Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Denmark, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, the Netherlands (Holland), Norway, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Thailand, Tonga, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
The monarch of the United Kingdom is also head of state for a number of countries not included on this list (Australia, Canada, etc.)
Some countries (such as Fiji and Ghana) are not monarchies, but officially recognize traditional indigenous rulers and may even give them a role in government.
What are the ranks of nobility?
In Britain, the ranks of peerage are as follows, from highest to lowest:
Duke and duchess
Marquess (or marquis) and marchioness
Earl and countess
Viscount and viscountess
Baron and baroness
The book What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew by Daniel Pool, which describes daily life in 19th century England, includes a chapter on how titled people are addressed.
What are the addresses of the world's royal families?
Here are two useful sites: alt.talk.royalty Addresses of Selected Monarchs, Christine's Royalty Net - Royal Addresses
How can I buy a real aristocratic title?
You can't. See these sites for information: Fake Titles, NobleScams.com, The Baronage Press
I know someone who claims to be royal. Is it true?
I can't answer your questions about someone else's family history. Lots of people are related to royalty, so it is possible that it's true.
On the other hand, people often claim to be royal when they aren't, so you are wise not believe everything you hear. You should always be cautious in your dealings with strangers, even if they are royal.
I am royal! Can you help me claim my heritage?
Sorry, no. This website focuses mainly on currently recognized monarchies, and I don't take sides in heritage disputes.
Where can I buy or sell royal collectibles?
Please note that I cannot locate items for you or help you sell your collection. I cannot help you identify an item or an artist, and I cannot help you find an appraiser. However, see the Royal Collectibles page for books and links you may find useful.
How can I subscribe to Majesty and Royalty magazines?
See the Royal Magazines page for information on these and other magazines about royalty and history.
I have a question about royalty; can you help me?
If you e-mail your question to me, I'll do my best to answer it. However, please be aware that sometimes I can't answer my e-mail quickly.
Another option is to post your question on the Royalty.nu message board; some very knowledgeable people visit the board, and one of them may be able to help you.
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