Catholic King
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The titles Catholic King and Catholic Queen are awarded by the Pope as head of the Roman Catholic Church to monarchs who in the eyes of the papacy embody Catholic principles in their personal lives and state policies. The title remains attached to monarchs descended from whomever received the original, unless withdrawn by a Pope. One of the rights of being a Catholic Queen is that she may wear white, rather than the normal black, when meeting the Pope.
The most popular example of the granting of this title is upon Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon (both kingdoms are now part of Spain).
Two surviving European monarchies have the title, those of Belgium and Spain (since Los Reyes Católicos).
[edit] See also
- Fidei defensor
- Rex Christianissimus
- Faithful Majesty
| Styles used by monarchs and royalty |  |
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| Reigning monarchs: Apostolic Majesty (HAM) • His Holiness (HH) • Imperial and Royal Majesty (HI&RM) • Imperial Majesty (HIM) • Majesty (HM) • Catholic Majesty (HCM) •Most Christian Majesty (HCM) • Most Faithful Majesty (HFM) • Royal Highness (HRH) • Highness (HH) • Serene Highness (HSH) Members of Royal Families: Imperial and Royal Highness (HI&RH) • Imperial Highness (HIH) • Royal Highness (HRH) • Grand Ducal Highness (HGDH) • Highness (HH) • Serene Highness (HSH) • Illustrious Highness (HIll.H) |
