A Royal Court consists of the ceremonial monarchs and nobles who represent a Carnival organization during its annual celebrations. Courts commonly include a king, queen, dukes, maids, princes, princesses, pages, and other titled members.
Royal courts have been central to organized Carnival since the nineteenth century.
Inspired by European aristocratic courts and masquerade traditions.
Each krewe has developed unique customs while preserving traditional titles and ceremonies.
Royal courts appear at coronations, tableau balls, parades, and official functions.
Royal courts of Rex, Zulu, Proteus, Bacchus, and numerous local krewes.
