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The word stems from the Latin substantivation of the adjective ''regalis'', 'regal', itself from ''Rex'', 'king'. , Schatzkammer Munich ]] REGALIA IN THE ABSTRACT The term can refer to Right s, Prerogative s and Privilege s enjoyed exclusively by any Sovereign regardless of title ( Emperor , Grand Duke etc.) An example is the right to Mint coins (especially with one's own Effigy ). In many cases, especially in Feudal societies and generally weak State s, such rights have in time been eroded by grants to or usurpations by lesser Vassal s. REGALIA AS SOVEREIGN INSIGNIA The Emblem s, Symbol s, or Paraphernalia possessed by rulers are a visual representation of Imperial , Royal or other Sovereign status. Some are shared with Divinities , either to symbolize a god(ess)'s role as, say, king of the Pantheon (e.g. Brahman's sceptre) or to allow mortal royalty to resemble, identify with, or link to a Divinity . The term Crown Jewels is commonly used for regalia items designed to lend luster to occasions such as coronations. They feature some combination of precious materials, artistic merit, and symbolic or historical value. Crown Jewels may have been designated at the start of a dynasty, accumulated through many years of tradition, or sent as tangible recognition of legitimacy by some leader such as the Pope to an Emperor or Caliph . Each culture, even each monarchy and/or dynasty within one culture, may have its own historical traditions, and some even have a specific name for its regalia, or at least for a important subset, such as :
But some elements occur in many traditions. Headgear
Other Regal Dress and Jewelry
Manipulable Symbols of Power .]]
Other Manipulable Symbols Regalia can also stand for other attributes or virtues, i.e. what is expected from the holder. Thus the connected with Buddhist thought:
Since 690, the presentation of these items to the Emperor by the priests at the shrine are a central part of the imperial enthronement ceremony. As this ceremony is not public, the regalia are by tradition only seen by the Emperor and certain priests, and no known photographs or drawings exist. Coronation Paraphernalia Some regalia objects are presented and/or used in the formal ceremonial of Enthronement / Coronation . They can be associated with an office or court Sinecure (cfr. Archoffices) that enjoys the privilege to carry, present/or at use it at the august occasion, and sometimes on other formal occasions, such as a royal funeral. Such objects, with or without intrinsic Symbolism , can include
Companions' Attributes Apart from the Sovereign himself, attributes (especially a crown) can be used for close relatives who are allowed to share in the pomp. For example, in Norway the Queen-consort and the crown prince are the only other members of the Royal Family to be crowned and share in the Sovereign 's royal symbolism. Reserved Colour
Additional Display
SEE ALSO For other meanings, such as the generalization of the term to all Decoration s or Insignia indicative of a lower Office (such as a Chain of Office) or of membership in an Order or Society ; OTHER USES By analogy, the term Regalia is also applied, technically improperly, to formal insignia in other contexts, such as Academic Regalia SOURCES - EXTERNAL LINK
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