What Makes a King or Queen ‘Royal’?

A king or queen is called royal because they are part of a special family that has been ruling for many, many years. It’s like having a super important title in a big game, you don’t just get it by being the best, you get it through your family.

What Does 'Royal' Mean?

Royal means something is connected to a royal family, that's the family of kings and queens. People in this family are often given special names and titles when they grow up, just like how some kids have cool nicknames or get birthday presents.

How Do They Stay Royal?

They stay royal by following traditions, wearing special clothes on big days, and sometimes even getting married to other royal people.

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Examples

  1. A princess is called royal because she’s part of the king's family, like being in a special club.
  2. Kings and queens wear fancy clothes on big days because that’s what royal people do.
  3. If your mom was a queen, then you might be called ‘princess’, just like in fairy tales.

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