MAJESTY, a title given to kings, which frequently serves as a term of distinction.—Thus, the emperor is called Sacred Majesty, Imperial Majesty, and Casarian Majesty: The king of France is called His Most Christian Majesty; and when he treats with the emperor, the word sacred is added: And the king of Spain is termed His Most Catholic Majesty. With respect to other kings, the name of the kingdom is added: as His Britannic Majesty, His Polish Majesty, &c. Formerly princes were more sparing in giving titles, and more modest in claiming them: before the reign of Charles V. the king of Spain had only the title of Highness; and before that of Henry VIII. the kings of England were only addressed under the titles of Grace and Highness.