scepter
Monarch's ceremonial rod
A scepter is an ornamental staff held by a monarch as a symbol of royal authority.
The object appears in coronation ceremonies, official portraits, and heraldic imagery.
Figuratively, the scepter represents sovereign power itself: to wield the scepter, pass the scepter to an heir.
Also spelled sceptre in British English.
Organization's workers collectively
- rodThin rigid stick
- maceBludgeon with flanged head
- orbLuminous celestial body
- batonSlender rod for leading
wand · crook · crosier · golden · jeweled · ornate · gilded · ceremonial
Ceremony installing a sovereign
- processionFormal moving line
- enthronementFormal investiture of sovereign
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
pageantry · pomp · regalia · ornamentation · anointment · inauguration · solemnity · tradition
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- monarchHereditary supreme ruler
- sovereignSupreme in power
- kingMale crowned ruler
queen · emperor · empress · prince · princess · dynasty · palace · court
Supreme independent authority
- dominionAuthority to rule
- ruleGoverning principle or standard
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- governanceHow authority is exercised
jurisdiction · mandate · decree · reign · power · control · supremacy · legitimacy
staff
Organization's workers collectively
baton · wand · crook · crosier · golden · jeweled · ornate · gilded · ceremonial · handheld
coronation
Ceremony installing a sovereign
- processionFormal moving line
- enthronementFormal investiture of sovereign
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
ritual · pageantry · pomp · regalia · ornamentation · anointment · inauguration · solemnity · tradition · veneration
crown
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
king · queen · emperor · empress · prince · princess · dynasty · palace · court · nobility
sovereignty
Supreme independent authority
governance · jurisdiction · mandate · decree · reign · power · control · supremacy · legitimacy · autocracy
emblem
Representational sign or device
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
representation · icon · token · sign · attribute · motif · heraldry · authority · legitimacy · power
- medieval itemssword, mace, flail, dagger, crossbow
- pageantsbeauty pageant, beauty pageants, beauty queen, beauty queens, contestant
- French MonarchyBourbon, Valois, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI
- regaliacrown jewels, orb, ceremonial dress, imperial crown, ceremonial garb
- royal powersruling, sovereign rights, royal assent, royal decree, royal decrees
- fantasywizard, witch, magic, dragon, elf
scepterchains
Linked metal restraints
shackles · yoke · fetters · manacles · ball and chain
scepterwalking stick
Handheld support for ambulation
cane · staff · cudgel · broom handle
- royal scepterCeremonial staff of sovereignty
- royal sceptreCeremonial ruler's staff
- orb and scepterMonarchical authority symbols