Sovereign

The member of a reigning couple who fought in and won the tournament which determined their royal status.

Definition from Kingdom Law

For example, if Lord Joe fights for Lady Mary in a Crown Tournament and wins, he will be recognized as the Sovereign and she as the Consort. The term is not gender-specific; if Lady Mary fought for Lord Joe in Crown Tournament and wins, she would be the Sovereign and he would be the Consort.

Typically, there is little need to specify which of a royal couple is the Sovereign and which is the Consort; they rule together as a unit. There are a few additional duties for the Sovereign and these are defined in Kingdom Law (generally, in articles concerning Crown Lists and the Crown Prince and Crown Princess).

See also: Consort, and Inspiration