

If a duchy is assimilated into a titular kingdom, it is no longer considered titular and the assimilated duchy becomes de jure territory of the new kingdom. Some of them can be created if the character owns a designated capital county and meets certain criteria, listed below. Additionally, independent counts located in their de jure kingdom or have the same culture as the king are more likely to accept diplomatic vassalization if offered.Ī kingdom without any de jure lands is titular. (Time required for complete assimilation may be changed by the player on game rules panel at game session start).Ī king-tier character will have a Casus Belli for each county in their de jure kingdom they do not control. Thus, if the King of France keeps Toulouse for at least 100 years, that duchy will become de jure territory of France. For example, in 1066, the Duchy of Toulouse is part of the de jure Kingdom of Aquitaine, but is entirely controlled by the King of France.

The portrait of kings (or equivalent) has a golden border. It is generally held by a King ranked character emperors also usually hold the kingdom title which their capital belongs to de jure. A Kingdom is the title tier below empire and above duchy, and the most common rank for independent realms.
