A Handbook to Hyspian Court Etiquette

[La Corte De Girasol 161]

A Handbook to Hyspian Court Etiquette

 

Written and Published by
Fleur Halcourt
On the 7th of Francisco’s Resolve, 103 D.R.

 

In cultivating a splendid Hyspian society and nurturing a culture of mutual respect, it is paramount to provide our young and new members with meticulous guidance in the art of courtesy and chivalry from their earliest days. Here, we offer a handbook that presents a compendium of revered traditions and indispensable rules governing propriety and decorum among the esteemed Señores and Damas of Hyspia.

 

 

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The Sovereign Crown
The Sovereign Crown of Hyspia are the highest ranking members of the Royal court and Government of Hyspia, All are to be addressed Formally in both public and private unless deemed otherwise by the Royal member.
 

The Sovereign - Su Alteza Real or “His/Her Royal Highness”
The Sovereign Consort - Su Alteza Real or “His/Her Royal Highness”
The Crown Prince/Princess - Su Alteza Real or “His/Her Royal Highness”
The Princess Royal - Su Alteza Real or “Her Royal Highness” 

 

The Royal Family

Underneath the Sovereign Crown is the Royal family, this includes the children, Siblings and Aunts/Uncles of the Sovereign. All members of the Royal Family are to be treated with the same respect as the Sovereign Crown.

 

Children of a Sovereign (past or present)

Principe and Princesa’s of Hyspia are to be addressed with Su Alteza or “His or Her Highness”

Nieces and Nephews of the Sovereign that bear the de Pelear name are titled Infante or Infanta, if born under the second in line and are addressed by Su Alteza or “His or Her Highness” - and if born under those further in succession, they are addressed by Lord/Lady [First Name].

Bows or Curtseys are essential to both the Sovereign Crown and the Royal Family.
 

The Nobility

Duke - Su Gracia or “Duke [House name]”
Duchess - Su Gracia or “Duchess [House name]”

Conde - El mas honorable, His Lordship  or “Conde [House name]”
Condesa - La mas honorable, Her Ladyship or “Condesa [House name]”

Vizconde - El honorable, His Lordship or “Vizconde [House name]”
Vizcondesa - La honorable, Her Ladyship or “Vizcondesa [House name]”

Baron - Su Señorio, His Lordship or “Baron [House name]
Baronesa - Su Señoria, Her Ladyship or “Baronesa [House name]

 

Children of the Nobility are Styled as His Lordship or Her Ladyship alongside any titles they hold or “Lord/Lady [First name]”

 

The Sovereign Council

All members of the Sovereign council are addressed as His/Her Excellency unless they hold a higher title.


Gentry and Commoners 

Though not titled, all Gentry and Commoners are still to be treated with respect and are addressed with "Señor/Señorita/Señora"

 

Tiaras, Circlets, Diadems and Flamenco’s

 

Only those donning the titles of “Their Royal highness” may wear tiaras. This includes children, siblings of the Sovereign. When it comes to Diadems, Infanta’s and Infante’s may be included. Circlets are allowed to be worn by those of Mainline Duchies whilst Flamenco’s may be worn by the lower peerage such as Counts. When it comes to persons outside of the Royal Family, Tiara’s, Diadems, Circlets and Flamenco relics may only be worn on special occasions, such as weddings and the debuts.

 

Spoiler

OOC: The Hyspian Etiquette Cheatsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12izkQ_GoYiCDR9_MjhNnPuXRBkTxTlyI15XHDyQSHcQ/edit?usp=sharing

 

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Signed,

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Dimitri Otto of Koravia,

Sovereign-Consort of Hyspia, Duke-Consort of Pacazu, Baron-Consort of Arenisca and Del’mar, and Montenno, Lord of La Dorada, Lord of Niseep, Gereon's Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Gran Maestre of El Orden de Francisco, Protector of the Hyspian People, Protector of the Farfolk

 

THE HONOURABLE, Fleur Angelique Halcourt

Baroness du’Campagnon.

 

Edited May 21 by La Corte De Girasol

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