Queen of the Romans (Eastern Roman Empire)

The title "Queen of the Romans" was used in the medieval Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire to refer to the empress, emphasizing her role as the consort or ruler alongside the emperor. While the emperor was the primary authority, the empress could hold significant influence, especially as a regent or in religious and political affairs. The title reflected the empire's continuation of Roman traditions and the importance of the imperial family. It distinguished the empress’s elevated status within Byzantine society, highlighting her role in maintaining stability and embodying imperial authority alongside her husband or in her own right.