Ducal Serene Highness
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His/Her Ducal Serene Highness (abbreviation
: HDSH) is a style used by members of certain ducal families, such as those of Nassau, Braganza
and Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
(until 1844).
Abbreviation
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: HDSH) is a style used by members of certain ducal families, such as those of Nassau, Braganza
Duke of Braganza
The title Duke of Braganza in the House of Braganza is one of the most important titles in the peerage of Portugal. Since the House of Braganza acceded to the throne of Portugal in 1640, the male heir of the Portuguese Crown was known as the Duke of Braganza and Prince of Brazil until 1822, or...
and Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha or Saxe-Coburg-Gotha served as the collective name of two duchies, Saxe-Coburg and Saxe-Gotha, in Germany. They were located in what today are the states of Bavaria and Thuringia, respectively, and the two were in personal union between 1826 and 1918...
(until 1844).