Faithful Majesty

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The sobriquet Most faithful king (Rex Fidelissimus) was a title awarded by the Pope as head of the Catholic Church to a monarch. In real life, apparently only one monarchy Portugal has ever received it.

The title remains attached to monarchs descended from whomever received the original sobriquet. The sobriquet can be awarded to either a king or a queen.

The only European monarchy that has received the sobriquet Fidelissimus was the now-defunct monarchy of Portugal. The King of Portugal John V of Portugal was favoured with the title of Rex Fidelissimus in 1748 by Pope Benedict XIV.

According to the fictional storyline, the fictional monarchy of Ruritania received the title in 17th century as thanks for defending papal interests against Reformation in Slavonic lands.

See also Fidei defensor, Apostolic Majesty, Rex Christianissimus and Catholic Majesty.


Styles used by monarchs and royalty Imperial Crown of Austria
Reigning monarchs: Apostolic Majesty (HAM) • His Holiness (HH) • Imperial and Royal Majesty (HI&RM) • Imperial Majesty (HIM) • Majesty (HM) • Catholic Majesty (HCM) •Most Christian Majesty (HCM) • Most Faithful Majesty (HFM) • Royal Highness (HRH) • Highness (HH) • Serene Highness (HSH)
Members of Royal Families: Imperial and Royal Highness (HI&RH) • Imperial Highness (HIH) • Royal Highness (HRH) • Grand Ducal Highness (HGDH) • Highness (HH) • Serene Highness (HSH) • Illustrious Highness (HIll.H)
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