Evidence before recognition

Lineage Verification

A separate genealogical review process for members who wish to substantiate a royal or noble descent claim.

1. Build Your Claim

Identify the royal or noble house, the named ancestor, and the genealogical chain connecting you to that ancestor.

2. Submit Evidence

Upload civil, church, archival, genealogical or other documentary records supporting each generation.

3. Review

RNLS administrators or appointed reviewers evaluate the submitted record and update the claim status.

Status meanings

Unreviewed Claim Member-submitted ancestry statement, not yet assessed.

Evidence Under Review Supporting material has been submitted and is awaiting or undergoing review.

Verified Lineage RNLS has marked the submitted genealogical claim as verified according to its review standard.

Not Verified The evidence did not sufficiently establish the claimed genealogical connection.