GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Henry VIII was the first English king to be called “Your Majesty” Before Henry VIII, English kings were addressed as “Your Grace” or “Your Highness.” After the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V began being called “Majesty” in 1519, Henry VIII, not to be outdone, adopted the term for himself.

Detailed explanation-2: -Like any other member of the Royal Family, the Queen’s title changed over the years. She was known as Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth of York until her father, George VI, became king in 1936 (at which point he started being called “Your Majesty.")

Detailed explanation-3: -Henry VIII’s reign (1509-47) is usually remembered for the King’s six wives and his legendary appetite. Infamously, he sent two of his wives, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, to their deaths on the executioner’s block at the Tower of London.

Detailed explanation-4: -In conversation, refer to ‘His/Her Majesty’ or ‘The King/Queen’, as appropriate. ‘Your Majesty’ should be substituted for ‘you’. References to other members of the Royal Family are made to ‘His (or Her) Royal Highness’ or the appropriate title, such as The Princess Royal.