The Arabic title that's most similar to English "prince" is probably emir. For "king", try malik, sultan, or shah depending on the country.
There is at least one called King (Saudi Arabia). Other titles are Sultan (Oman, for example) and Emir (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar). The term Crown Prince is usually reserved for the next person in line to the throne.
Macbeth was never a prince. He held many titles in Scotland and by murdering the king gained that title for himself, however he was never a prince.
I think its sultans and kings In monarchy countries such as Jordan and Saudi Arabia, the titles King and His Majesty the King are used. King Abdullah ibn Abdul Aziz has instructed to be called the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. In other monarchy-like countries such as UAE and Qatar, the rules are referred to as Sheikh.
In the Middle Ages, members of the royal family were commonly referred to as "nobles" or "aristocrats." The king's immediate family included titles such as "queen" for the wife and "prince" or "princess" for the children. Other noble titles included "duke," "count," and "baron," which denoted varying ranks and responsibilities within the feudal system. These titles often reflected both hereditary status and land ownership.
...titles / such as duke, duchess,queen,king,prince,princess,exc.
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Ya...It's King Abdullah...I studied it for school last year.
King, sultan, and emir are all titles used to denote rulers or leaders in various cultures, particularly in the Middle East and parts of North Africa. A king typically rules a kingdom, while a sultan is a sovereign leader, often in Islamic contexts. An emir is a title of authority that can refer to a commander or leader, often in military or governance roles, particularly in the Arab world. These titles reflect the historical and cultural significance of leadership in their respective regions.
King Abdullah the Second of Jordan
Queen Elizabeth II's husband is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since Prince Philip was prince of Denmark and Greece prior to his marriage he retains the title of Prince. His only titles in Great Britain are Duke and the Queen consort.
He is the Prince of Wales because he is the next in line to be King of the United Kingdom. "Prince of Wales" is one of his titles.
There are exceptions, but in general you can distinguish between those who are royal and those who are simply very senior people by the letter preceding their name: H.H.: His Highness - i.e. he is royal. H.E.: His excellency - i.e. he is or has been a senior government appointee (like an ambassador or government minister, though often they can also be royals). Royal titles include King, Queen, Sheik (or Shaik), Sultan, Crown Prince, & Kahn (in certain circumstances - see Wikipedia itself for more details).
Who was the crown prince when prince abdullah was named new king after king fahad