He succeeded his father as grand duke on 30 May 1904.
As a grand duke he is entitled to such considerations.
As a result, the grand duke is no longer even the nominal chief executive.
On the far side of the market square stood the grand duke's castle.
He did not live long enough to become grand duke.
Great fear, once the grand duke explained his new plan.
"You will not have the use of it for long," warned the grand duke.
"I thought the grand duke was on guard," said Brown.
For several years he also instructed the son of the grand duke.
English and French also use grand duke in this way.
The great German princes had increased their power and land holdings.
"That magic they can do, and much more besides, great prince."
We used to be good enemies, that great prince and I, but somehow the enmity's grown cool of late.
Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise.
This chief had been described as "a great prince among his own people and leader of a thousand men".
The world made no sense when a great prince died so a hedge knight might live.
Larry, that great prince, had been pretty sure she would.
I came in answer to a call, great prince.
But his spirit is that of a great prince.
"At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise."