Ranks & titles

B is for Bishop (Title)

A bishop is a leader in some Christian churches. Bishops guide several local churches and may lead important religious services.

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K is for Knight (Title)

Ranks & titles

Knights were "gentleman soldiers", a kind of noble warrior who lived a long time ago in Europe. They wore plate armour, carried a sword, and rode a horse.

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L is for Lord

Ranks & titles

A Lord is a man of high rank such as a king, a magnate or the owner of a manor. You cannot choose to become a Lord, you are born to it.

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N is for Name

Ranks & titles

A name is a word, or group of words, that someone or something is known by. Things that are named include people, pets, streets and cities.

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P is for Pope

Ranks & titles, Religious terms

The Pope is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, the largest Christian church. He is also the Bishop of Rome and is regarded by Catholics as the spiritual leader of Catholics around the world. The Pope lives and works in Vatican City, a small independent country inside Rome, Italy.

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P is for Prince

Ranks & titles, Male

A prince is the son of a king or queen. You can also become a prince by marrying a princess.

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P is for Princess

Ranks & titles, Female

A princess is the daughter of a king or queen. You can also become a princess by marrying a prince.

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Q is for Queen (Title)

Ranks & titles, Female

A Queen is the female ruler of a country or empire. You can become a Queen either by marrying a King or by being born into the position, not by being voted in by the people. You cannot choose to become a Queen. A man cannot become a King by marrying a Queen, he simply becomes a Queen's consort, and a woman who has become Queen by marriage stops being a Queen when her husband dies.

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S is for Sheik

Ranks & titles

Sheik is an Arabic word used to describe a male leader. Sheik can be used to describe the leader of a government, community, or family. Sheik is also commonly spelled sheikh.

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T is for Title

Ranks & titles, Text & documents

A title is a formal name for something like a book or other piece of writing. Titles are usually found at the top of a page, or on the front of a book.

A title is also a position you can hold, for example you might hold the title of Mayor.

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