Prince consort

A prince consort is the husband of a reigning monarch and his official salutation is mostly " Royal Highness ". As a king of protocol has the higher rank than a queen, the husband of a reigning queen can not even be king - vice versa, however, the wife of a reigning king can easily use the title of a queen. In Britain, however, are the wives of King Queen Consort, King's Wife. The Constitution of the Netherlands knows the female succession, but literally only the term Koning (king) for the head of state. If the office of the King ( kingship ) perceived by a woman, her husband can not use the title of a king, because there can be only one king. The wife of a king is, however, dubbed the Queen, but only as an honorary title ( see, for example Maxima of the Netherlands ) prior to the nickname. At the same time it only bears the title of a Princess of the Netherlands.

The Prince Consort presents his life in the service of a kingdom and usually takes true representative tasks. Above all, he has to ensure the continuation of the dynasty. Biologically speaking, is his actual task in the system function monarchy reproduction or procreation throne follow capable young (see titular ). A separate profile is possible only within narrow limits and in coordination with the royal house. It comes under circumstances very different forms. So was Albert of Saxe- Coburg and Gotha, the closest collaborator and adviser of his wife Queen Victoria.

Bernhard of Lippe - Biesterfeld fought as a German native of the Netherlands, the country of his wife Juliana, against Germany.

Although his predecessor Henry of Mecklenburg was Rear Admiral of the Netherlands, but had very little influence on the politics of the royal family.

Famous Prince consorts of modernity

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