Meaning of "royal family" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF ROYAL FAMILY

royal family  [ˈrɔɪəl ˈfæmlɪ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROYAL FAMILY

Royal family is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ROYAL FAMILY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Royal family

A royal family is the immediate family of a king or queen regnant, and sometimes his or her extended family. The term imperial family appropriately describes the family of an emperor or empress, while the terms ducal family, grand ducal family or princely family are more appropriate to describe the relatives of a reigning duke, grand duke, or prince. However, in common parlance members of any family which reigns by hereditary right are often referred to as royalty or "royals". It is also customary in some circles to refer to the extended relations of a deposed monarch and his or her descendants as a royal family. A dynasty is sometimes referred to as "the House of...". As of July 2013, there are 26 active sovereign monarchies in the world – kings, queens, sultans, emperors, emirs and others – who rule or reign over 43 countries in all.

Definition of royal family in the English dictionary

The definition of royal family in the dictionary is a king, queen, or other monarch, and all the members of their family.

TRANSLATION OF ROYAL FAMILY

Find out the translation of royal family to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of royal family from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «royal family» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 王室家族
• Translator English - Spanish: familia real
• English: royal family
• Translator English - Hindi: शाही परिवार
• Translator English - Arabic: العائلة المالكة
• Translator English - Russian: королевская семья
• Translator English - Portuguese: família real
• Translator English - Bengali: রাজকীয় পরিবার
• Translator English - French: famille royale
• Translator English - Malay: keluarga diraja
• Translator English - German: königliche Familie
• Translator English - Japanese: 王家
• Translator English - Korean: 왕실
• Translator English - Javanese: Kulawarga kraton
• Translator English - Vietnamese: gia đình hoàng gia
• Translator English - Tamil: அரச குடும்பம்
• Translator English - Marathi: शाही कुटुंब
• Translator English - Turkish: Kraliyet Ailesi
• Translator English - Italian: famiglia reale
• Translator English - Polish: rodzina królewska
• Translator English - Ukrainian: Королівська сім´я
• Translator English - Romanian: familiei regale
• Translator English - Greek: βασιλική οικογένεια
• Translator English - Afrikaans: koninklike familie
• Translator English - Swedish: kungliga familjen
• Translator English - Norwegian: kongefamilien

10 QUOTES WITH «ROYAL FAMILY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word royal family.

1

Kevin J. Anderson

If you look at the British royal family and take away the scandals and the goofy stuff that's going on, people love to have this king to look up to - the royals are like celebrities.

2

Prince Andrew

When the question arose whether I, as a member of the royal family, should take part in active combat in the Falklands, there was no question in her mind, and it only took her two days to sort the issue.

3

Kathryn Lasky

In terms of the Japanese royal family, they were considered the direct descendants of a god. They are regarded as all-powerful and possessors of unimaginable wealth, and yet they are, more often than not, literally prisoners of tradition.

4

Steven Patrick Morrissey

I'm not an anarchist, but I believe that people don't want the royal family - the so-called royal family.

5

Lord Mountbatten

Prince Charles is an absolute Mountbatten. The real intelligence in the royal family comes through my parents to Prince Philip and the children.

6

Zara Phillips

The senior members of the royal family work very hard and I don't think people quite realise that.

7

Kangna Ranaut

My ancestors are Rajputs from Jaipur, a lineage of the royal family.

8

Martin Short

I pretend I'm one of the royal family when I'm in a hotel and that the hotel belongs to me - it is a palace.

9

Igor Stravinsky

A plague on eminence! I hardly dare cross the street anymore without a convoy, and I am stared at wherever I go like an idiot member of a royal family or an animal in a zoo; and zoo animals have been known to die from stares.

10

Al-Waleed bin Talal

Saudi Arabia has stability. The social contract and the political contract between the king and the rulers and the royal family and the ruled people in Saudi Arabia is very strong and the bondage is so solid.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROYAL FAMILY»

Discover the use of royal family in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to royal family and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Talking of the Royal Family

Important themes and issues flow through the seemingly trivial chatter about royalty. This book was the first serious study of royalty to emerge from this rhetorical perspective and now with a new preface, remains relevant today.

Prof Michael Billig, 2002

Cordina愀 Royal Family

Affaire Royale: Princess Gabriella escaped from her kidnappers – but she has lost her memory.

Nora Roberts, 2011

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Written by the Daily Mail's, Robert Hardman, and lavishly illustrated with exclusive colour photographs, this book will appeal both to avid royal-watchers and anyone fascinated in the history and heritage of the United Kingdom.

Robert Hardman, 2007

The Royal Treatment

The Royal Treatment The Princess-To-Be Primer, Or, Things I've Learned Really Quick, As Compiled by Her Future Royal Highness--Yeah, Whatever--Christina. That's me. 1.

MaryJanice Davidson, 2005

Royal Family of Britain Paper Dolls

Wedding and coronation gowns, casual wear, dress uniforms and suits for Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and his two brothers, Princess Diana, the royal children, and more. 26 dolls.

Tom Tierney, 1994

Royal family album

Formal and candid photographs show members of the Royal Family in their official duties in England and around the world, posing for formal portraits and participating in everyday events

Don Coolican, Ted Smart, 1978

Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy

Here is the vital biographical information relating not only to each monarch, but also to every member of their immediate family, from parents to grandchildren.

Alison Weir, 2011

Chronicle of the Royal Family

Reports the events from 865 to 1991 with accounts and illustrations from contemporary documents relating to the British monarchy

Chronicle Books, 1993

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts Royal Family Life

Amazing and Extraordinary Facts: Royal Family Life unearths a wealth of curious truths about British royal domestic life, royal celebrations, royal etiquette, and how they have shaped history.

Ruth Binney, 2012

Saudi Arabia and Its Royal Family

Chronicles the House of Saud's rise to preeminence on the Arabian peninsula and unparalled influence on world affairs and analyzes the role of Islam and the consequences of immense national wealth on contemporary Saudi Arabian society

William Powell, 1982

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROYAL FAMILY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term royal family is used in the context of the following news items.

Royal Family's Nazi Salute in 1930s Stirs Debate in Britain

Three days after the footage of the royal family, taken in 1933 or 1934, was published on the website of The Sun, the images of the young Elizabeth continued to ... «New York Times, Jul 15»

Royal family may have to watch Princess Charlotte's christening on TV

Some members of the royal family will be watching Princess Charlotte's christening from home tomorrow, it has emerged. Above, the adorable two-month-old is ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

Prince George watches on excitedly as Royal family arrive at …

On his first appearance on the palace balcony, where the Royal family has lined up on so many joyous occasions throughout the nation's recent history, he was ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»

Newest member of Britian's royal family is healthy baby princess

The United Kingdom's youngest royal comes out to the world as her parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, beam with pride. (Reuters/NDN) ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 15»

How Princess Charlotte's birth has changed the House of Windsor …

Versions of the Act were adopted by all 16 Commonwealth realms over which the Royal Family reigns. As the change in the law was not retrospective, meaning ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»

Obama to Prince Charles: Americans Big Fans of Royal Family

“I think it's fair to say that the American people are quite fond of the royal family,” Mr. Obama told the prince as they sat side by side in brown leather chairs in ... «Wall Street Journal, Mar 15»

Royal family fans: You can own a slice of William and Kate's …

You can now have a piece of Prince William and Duchess Catherine's wedding cake ... and eat it, too, thanks to an auction of royal family items on Friday. «CNNMoney, Dec 14»

Royal family announces baby's due date, gender remains secret

(CNN) — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's second baby is due in April, Britain's royal family announced Monday. While the public now know when Prince ... «Fox 59, Oct 14»

Kate Middleton's Pregnancy Was Kept a Secret: When the Royal …

Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth Find out when the royal family -- including the Queen and Prince Charles plus the Duchess' mum Carole Middleton ... «Us Magazine, Sep 14»

Spain's royal family: the Spanish public's arguments for and against

In these current times when no one seems to respect institutions such as the crown, the church and family, we have an opportunity in King Felipe VI to remind us ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 14»