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Person with Crown
PUR-suhn with crown
Definitions
1
People Β· Royalty
Common
Represents a gender-neutral royal figure wearing a crown, symbolizing monarchy, leadership, or someone who feels or is treated like royalty.
Used to refer to monarchs without specifying gender, or to convey feelings of importance, accomplishment, or special status.
Just got promoted to senior manager π«
Feeling like royalty today!
Work achievement on LinkedIn
Happy birthday to the π«
of our family! Hope your special day is amazing.
Birthday message on WhatsApp
The monarch π«
will be attending the Commonwealth summit next month.
News discussion on Twitter
Introduced in 2021 as part of Unicode's push for more gender-inclusive emoji options alongside the specific king and queen emojis.
2
People Β· Self-Worth
Common
Used to express self-confidence, high self-esteem, or personal empowerment. Indicates feeling accomplished, respected, or deserving of special treatment.
Often used in self-affirmation contexts or to hype up friends and celebrate their achievements.
Know your worth π«
Don't let anyone treat you like you're not royalty.
Self-affirmation post on Instagram
You handled that difficult client like a true π«
- so professional!
Work compliment on Slack
Part of digital self-empowerment language that emerged with social media's emphasis on personal branding and confidence.
Evolution Timeline
2021
Introduction of the gender-neutral person with crown emoji in Unicode 14.0 as part of inclusivity efforts.
Growing awareness of gender inclusivity in digital communication
2022
Increased usage following Queen Elizabeth II's death and King Charles III's accession to the throne.
Global interest in the British monarchy during succession
2023
Adoption in self-empowerment and wellness communities as a symbol of self-worth.
Social media trends promoting self-confidence and personal value
Cultural Context
Represents the democratization of royal symbolism, where digital users appropriate royal imagery to express personal worth regardless of actual social status.
Part of a growing trend of gender-neutral emoji options that allow users to express concepts without specifying gender, reflecting evolving language norms.
Introduced during a period of heightened awareness around gender inclusivity, following advocacy for more representative emoji options beyond binary gender expressions.
Younger users tend to use this emoji more metaphorically for self-empowerment, while older users may employ it more literally to refer to actual royalty or leadership.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Used with greater frequency and specificity in the UK due to the active monarchy, often with more deference than in other regions.
United States
More frequently used metaphorically to express personal achievement or status rather than referring to actual royalty.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: More likely to use literally when discussing actual royalty or leadership positions, less frequently used in self-referential contexts.
Gen_Z: Frequently used ironically or for self-empowerment. Popular in captions about self-care, achievements, or feeling confident on TikTok and Instagram.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in direct reference to actual monarchs or leaders, rarely in self-referential or metaphorical contexts.
Millennials: Used both literally and metaphorically in work contexts to celebrate promotions, leadership roles, or to acknowledge someone's expertise or authority.
Common Combinations
π«
π
Emphasizes royalty or monarchical status with double crown symbolism.
Used to highlight actual royalty or extreme feelings of importance.
π«
β¨
A special, impressive, or celebrated royal or important person.
Often used for birthdays, achievements, or to mark someone as exceptional.
π«
π
Expressing gratitude to someone important or thanking followers/supporters.
Used by influencers thanking their audience or showing appreciation to authority figures.
π«
πͺ
Powerful leader or someone exhibiting strength and authority.
Used to express empowerment, leadership, or overcoming challenges.
π«
π
Birthday celebration for someone special or important.
Used in birthday messages to make the recipient feel special and valued.
Related Emojis
π
Crown symbol often used interchangeably with person with crown
πΈ
Female-specific royal counterpart to gender-neutral person with crown
π€΄
Male-specific royal counterpart to gender-neutral person with crown
π
Often paired with person with crown in self-empowerment contexts
β¨
Frequently combined to emphasize specialness or importance