Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Titles of European monarchs

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In the absence of a need to disambiguate, how should we title the articles of European imperial and royal monarchs?

1. Louis XVI^[a]
2. King Louis XVI^[b]
3. Louis XVI of France^[c]
4. King Louis XVI of France^[d]
5. Louis XVI, King of France^[e]
6. Louis XVI (king of France)^[f]
7. Louis XVI (France)^[g]
8. Louis XVI, king of France^[h]
9. Use the common name; do not apply a consistent style

If you support multiple options, please rank your preferences to assist the closer in identifying consensus. 22:06, 22 June 2024 (UTC)

Clarifications:

1. A November 2023 RfC consensus instructing editors to disambiguate only if disambiguation is required.
2. A May 2023 ArbCom case request that raised concerns about disruption in the topic area. This case lists a number of recent requested moves and move reviews.
3. A village pump discussion drafting this RfC.
   
   

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