Lord of the Realm

Lord of the Realm

En af rikets herrar ("in Swedish") or Lord of the Realm was a title introduced by king Gustaf III of Sweden after his bloodless coup d'état in 1772, and after the new constitution was passed by the Riksdag of the Estates. The title was not hereditary and was not connected with any special function or appointment at court or in public life. It was simply meant as a great honour bestowed upon well deserved individuals (nobelmen) after years of successful service to the King and the country.

The title gave the holder the same rank as a Privy Councillor, and he could use it in his title, eg:

"His Excellency Count Axel von Fersen, one of the Lords of the Realm, Knight of the Order of the Seraphim, Knight of the Order of the Sword"

The Title was officially dropped on June 10, 1868.

One of the most famous recipients of this title and honour was Count Axel von Fersen the supposed lover and confidant of Queen Marie Antoinette of France.


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