Contents
| Great Families | ![]() |
This register covers some 1,000 families with the rank of Prince or Duke |
| Ruling Families | The ten European countries which still have a ruling family | |
| Ex-Ruling Families | Some 200 families which used to rule over identifiable states | |
| Princes and Dukes | Around 800 families of the rank of Prince or Duke | |
| Family Names | ![]() |
The original family names |
| Secondary Titles | ![]() |
Many Princes or Dukes also bear equivalent titles |
| Historical Notes |
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General notes on how titles came about, with the rules of Heraldry |
| Charitable Works | ![]() |
Ordre du Lévrier Blanc (White Greyhound) promotes high-class craftsmanship, starting with local artisans and orpahanges. It encourages the old families to get involved |
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In addition, the following appear: including Princes and Dukes, following the same pattern as Ex-Ruling Families
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| Acquiring Foreign Titles |
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It is possible to acquire genuine territorial titles - but great care should be taken |
| Country by Country | ![]() |
Each country had different rules; this is a guide |
| Sample Coats of Arms | Some of the better-known coats-of-arms, with details of how people can obtain one and have it registered | |
| Bibliography |
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Notes on some of our sources |