Orlesian royalty and nobility

After the end of the first Blight and March of Andraste a new country rised, the Empire of Orlais. It's ruled by it's royalty and nobility.

Despite Emperor Kordillus Drakon abolishing all noble titles, with the exception of Lord, Lady and Emperor, there remains an established list of aristocratic titles along with appropriate forms of address. The extent of the titles official or ceremonial capacity is unclear.

Titles are granted by the Orlesian Council of Heralds.

Chevalier/Dame
Chevalier and Dame are the masculine and feminine titles reserved for the members Chevalier, both of whom are addressed ser.

Lord/Lady
Lord and Lady are the lowest Orlesian titles of nobility, often considered the equal of Baron and Baroness. They are correctly addressed Monsieur and Madame, terms which are also appropriate for all titled members of the aristocracy.

Baron/Baroness
The Barons and Baroness' is the lowest rank of Orlesian nobility, correctly addressed Your Lordship/Your Ladyship.

Viscount/Viscountess
Viscount is not known to be used in Orlais, though chevalier Sir Lumile de Marais was appointed Viscount of Orlesian occupied Kirkwall.

Comte/Comtess
Comte and Comtess are mid ranking Orlesian nobles, like Barons they are correctly addressed Your Lordship/Your Ladyship.

Notible Comete include Guillaume de Launcet, who was once engaged to Leandra Amell of Kirkwall.

Marquis/Marquise
Marquis and Marquise are the second highest rank of Orlesian nobility. They are correctly addressed Your Grace.

Duke/Duchess
The Dukes and Duchess are the highest ranking of Orlesian nobility. They are correctly addressed Your Grace.

Notable Dukes include Prosper de Montfort, a close friend of Empress Celene I.

Grand Duke/Grand Duchess
Once a Prince or Princess is no longer related directly to the ruling Emperor or Empress they are afforded the non hereditary title of Grand Duke or Duchess, these titles are rank above all other Orlesian noble titles.

Notable Grand Dukes include Gaspard de Chalons, who challenged Empress Celene I's rule, sparking a civil war.

Prince/Princess
Princes and Princess are the direct family members of the ruling Emperor or Empress, they include the ruler's siblings and children. Upon the accession of a new Emperor or Empress, Princess and Princess who are no longer directly related to the new Emperor loose the title, instead becoming Grand Dukes and Grand Duchess.

Emperor/Empress
The titles of Emperor and Empress are reserved for the monarch of the Orlesian Emperor, and his or her consort. They are correctly addressed Your Radiance, or Your Imperial Majesty.

Notable Emperors and Empresses include:
 * Emperor Kordillus Drakon I, the first Emperor of Orlais
 * Emperor Kordillus II, the son of Kordillus I, and the second Emperor of Orlais
 * Emperor Freyan, the Emperor who abolished the law that disallowed women from joining the Orlesian knighthood
 * Emperor Etienne I, the Emperor who presided over the end of the Exalted Marches against the Qunari
 * Emperor Reville, the "Mad Emperor", ordered the second and successful invasion of Ferelden
 * Emperor Florian, the Emperor who lost the Orlesian province of Ferelden
 * Empress Celene I, the current Empress