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Pluralis Majestatis: The Royal ‘We’ Explained

Introduction Have you ever heard a monarch declare, “We are not amused”? That seemingly simple statement, shrouded in formality, hints at a fascinating linguistic phenomenon known as *pluralis majestatis*. Also known as the royal “we,” it’s the use of a plural pronoun, most commonly “we,” by a single person – typically a sovereign or high-ranking … Read more

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