royal army
Crown's armed forces
A royal army is a military force that serves under the authority of a monarch or crown, as opposed to forces controlled by parliament, a republic, or independent warlords.
The term often appears in historical contexts describing armies loyal to kings and queens: The royal army marched to suppress the rebellion.
Many nations retain "Royal" in their army's official name even under constitutional monarchies: the Royal Thai Army, the Royal Moroccan Army.
- knightsTitled warriors on horseback
- king's menServants of a monarch
- ceremoniesFormal observances with ritual
- chargeCost or accusation
- cannon fireDischarge from heavy artillery
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royal armyrebel army
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