Great Royal Wife

Hemet - nisut to German " king consort " or " wife of the king ," was an ancient Egyptian kinship title, which was initially reserved only main consorts of kings ( pharaohs ), but was later also awarded to concubines.

The oldest evidence for this title can be found for the Queen Meritites I. Pharaoh Sneferu ( 4th dynasty ). From the 6th Dynasty and the concubines of the king had held this title. From the 13th dynasty ( second interim ) called themselves the main consorts Hemet nisut - weret ( " Great Royal Wife" ) in order to distinguish themselves from the other wives in their rank can.