| Her Royal Majesty | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | James Darren |
| Cover: | Her_Royal_Majesty_-_James_Darren.jpg |
| B-Side: | If I Could Only Tell You |
| Genre: | Rock and roll |
| Label: | Colpix |
| Producer: | Stu Phillips |
| Prev Title: | Goodbye Cruel World |
| Prev Year: | 1961 |
| Next Title: | Conscience |
| Next Year: | 1962 |
"Her Royal Majesty" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and performed by James Darren. The song was arranged and produced by Stu Phillips.[1]
It reached #6 on the U.S. pop chart and #36 on the UK Singles Chart in 1962.[2] The song ranked #80 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1962.[3]
This song is considered a sequel to Darren's previous hit song "Goodbye Cruel World" (1961). It's about a sad man, who had lost his love, becoming the king of fools, to her royal majesty. The Music is in the style of a British music Hall number, with a brass and wind section, plus a snare drum rhythm, playing royal coronation music. The song begins with a drum roll, with Darren announcing: "Ladies and Gentlemen: Presenting her Royal Majesty".
| Chart (1962) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) | 36 | |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |