Shaokang's father was on the run, and only held the title of King in name.
From 1975-1979 and for a period in 1980 he held the title of King of the Channel.
To be sure, the title of "King" may be abandoned.
A year later, he added the title of King of Nejd.
Yet he retained his new title of King.
In 1657 he was formally offered the title of King, but after an "agony of mind and conscience" turned it down.
That he would have taken the title of King there is no doubt, but for the strong opposition of the army.
Not for me the petty titles of King or Emperor.
At some point during his rule, Michael acquired the title of King.
The film had the working title of King of the Tropics.