How did medieval kings and queens or everyone else address one another and themselves?

by Kenny_K-Man

I’m writing a story that’s a bit like game of thrones but it’s more a historical fiction (please don’t stone me to death with reasons why things couldn’t go the way I want).

But anyway, I know that the Middle Ages spend for centuries so there’s different geographic and time period experiences. Answers that cover the general thing are welcome.

I want to be looking at Spain, both Christian and Moorish cultures during the High Middle Ages, specifically the 11th and 12th century because that’s the time period in my story.

Those of French, Occitan, Normans, Franks, Italians (I know the sense of Italy didn’t exist back then, I’m just saying cultures that live there), the Papacy as to what one would call a king or queen and vice versa, are welcome as well.

The Christians including Leonese, Castilians, Galicians, Portuguese (even though Portugal wasn’t a thing in the 11th century), Catalans, Aragonese, and Basque. Speech is among themselves, against a different culture but same faith and the Moors. Speech can be out of respect and demonizing can be included too.

The Moors include Andalusians and Berbers among themselves and the so called infidels, out of respect or dehumanizing.

Be advised that I’m also looking for formal and informal speech. Like would a Queen Mother call his son who’s king just son or his first name when private?

Thank you for your time.

CoeurdeLionne

Hello! I answered a similar question HERE. My answer is a bit specific to the Anglo-Normans in the 12th C so I’m sure there’s more to add!