Person With Crown Emoji
U+1FAC5:person_with_crown:Skin tonesAbout Person With Crown 🫅
Person With Crown () is part of the People & Body group in Unicode. Added in Unicode E14.0. Type on GitHub and Slack to use it. Click copy above to grab it, paste it anywhere.
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Often associated with crown, monarch, noble, and 4 more keywords.
Meaning varies across cultures, see cultural notes below.
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What does it mean?
A person wearing a crown, representing royalty without specifying gender. Before 🫅 existed, your options were 🤴 (Prince, male) or 👸 (Princess, female). If you wanted to reference monarchy, nobility, or the "queen/king" compliment without gendering it, you were stuck. 🫅 fixes that.
Approved in Unicode 14.0 in 2021 and added to Emoji 14.0, the emoji was specifically designed as a gender-neutral alternative to the prince and princess. It landed on devices in 2022, just in time for a real-world coronation: King Charles III's ceremony in May 2023 was the first British coronation to have its own custom emoji. The Royal Family's Twitter account deployed a St. Edward's Crown emoji for hashtags like #Coronation and #CoronationConcert.
In internet culture, crowns mean more than literal royalty. "You dropped this 👑" is the internet's way of telling someone they're great. "King" and "queen" are compliments that transcend monarchy. 🫅 plugs into all of these uses while letting the receiver define their own gender expression.
🫅 shows up wherever gender-neutral royalty language lives. Non-binary and genderqueer users adopted it early as a self-representation option that 🤴 and 👸 couldn't provide. In broader usage, it's for anyone being complimented as royalty without the gender assumption: "you're literal 🫅" works for everyone.
The "you dropped this 👑" meme format, where someone is praised by having a crown figuratively returned to them, translates directly to 🫅. The emoji embodies the compliment: not just the crown, but the whole person wearing it. On TikTok and Instagram, it appears in affirmation culture alongside "slay," "king/queen energy," and self-worth content.
The emoji also has practical uses for discussing real monarchies. Journalists covering the British, Thai, Japanese, Spanish, and other royal families use 🫅 when gender-neutral language is preferred or when discussing the institution rather than a specific ruler.
It means royalty without specifying gender. People use it as a compliment ('you're literal 🫅'), for non-binary self-representation, and when discussing monarchy without gendering the ruler. It's the emoji version of 'you dropped this 👑' but as a full person.
No. While it was created as a gender-neutral option and is especially meaningful for non-binary users, anyone can use it. It's the default/neutral version of royalty, not a gender identity marker. People of all genders use it as a compliment and for self-expression.
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Calling your crush 🫅 is the emoji version of "you're royalty." It's a strong compliment that avoids the gendered king/queen assumption. If someone sends it about you, they think highly of you. If they're using it about themselves, they're confident. Both are attractive qualities.
Between partners, 🫅 is pure affirmation. "My 🫅" is a term of endearment. It works especially well for couples where one or both partners prefer gender-neutral language. For traditional couples, it adds a layer of respect: not just boyfriend/girlfriend, but royalty.
Among friends, 🫅 is the ultimate hype emoji. Someone aced an interview? 🫅. Got out of a toxic relationship? 🫅. Showed up looking incredible? 🫅. It's the gender-neutral version of "queen" or "king" that friend groups increasingly reach for.
In family contexts, 🫅 might reference actual royalty (discussing the monarchy) or be an affectionate label for a family member who runs the household. "Mom is the real 🫅 of this family" transcends the king/queen debate.
At work, 🫅 is reserved for someone who handled a situation flawlessly. "She just closed that deal? 🫅." It's more elevated than 👏 and less casual than 🔥. Use sparingly for maximum impact.
From strangers online, 🫅 is pure compliment. In comment sections, it's the response to impressive content: outfits, achievements, creative work. It says "you carry yourself like royalty" without assuming who you are.
Flirty or friendly?
🫅 is more flirty than the crown emoji 👑 on its own, because it's a person, not an object. Calling someone 🫅 is calling them royalty, which carries romantic weight. But it also works as a friendship compliment. The difference is in the delivery: "you're my 🫅" is romantic. "That outfit? 🫅" is friendly hype.
- •'My 🫅' = romantic territory. You're calling them your royalty.
- •'🫅 behavior' about their actions = friendly admiration.
- •🫅 in response to a selfie = attracted to the confidence they're showing.
- •🫅 about an achievement = respect, could be either.
Emoji combos
Origin story
Before 🫅, emoji royalty was binary: 👸 Princess (2010) and 🤴 Prince (2016). If you wanted to call someone royalty without gendering them, you had to use the 👑 crown object instead of a person. For non-binary users, this meant having no royalty emoji that represented them.
Unicode 14.0 addressed this in 2021 by adding 🫅 Person with Crown as a single codepoint (not a ZWJ sequence like most profession emojis). The emoji arrived alongside other gender-neutral additions, part of Unicode's broader push to provide default-gender options across human emojis.
The timing was culturally resonant. In 2023, King Charles III's coronation became the first British coronation in the social media era. The Royal Family's Twitter account launched a custom St. Edward's Crown emoji for coronation hashtags, based on the actual crown made for Charles II in 1661. It was the first time in history a British coronation had its own emoji.
Meanwhile, the language around royalty is evolving. Gender-neutral royal titles already exist: "Sovereign" and "Monarch" don't specify gender. Some have proposed neologisms like "Princex" for non-binary heirs. The emoji 🫅 arrived at a moment when real-world conversations about gender and monarchy were converging.
Added in Unicode 14.0 (September 2021) as PERSON WITH CROWN. Single codepoint (not a ZWJ sequence). Created as a gender-neutral counterpart to 🤴 Prince (, added 2016) and 👸 Princess (, added 2010). Supports Fitzpatrick skin tone modifiers.
Design history
- 2010👸 Princess added in Unicode 6.0
- 2016🤴 Prince added in Emoji 3.0, completing the binary royal pair
- 2021🫅 Person with Crown approved in Unicode 14.0 as gender-neutral royalty
- 2022Deployed on Apple iOS 15.4, Google Android 12L, and other platforms
- 2023King Charles III's coronation gets a custom St. Edward's Crown emoji on Twitter↗
Around the world
Monarchy means different things depending on where you are. The UK treats its royals as celebrity-constitutional fixtures. Thailand's monarchy is protected by strict lèse-majesté laws. Japan's emperor is a ceremonial symbol. Spain's king navigates a more contested legitimacy. Saudi Arabia's crown prince wields actual political power.
The emoji 🫅 flattens all of these into one generic crowned figure. In the UK, it might reference Charles or the institution. In Thailand, extreme caution is warranted: casual use of royal imagery can have legal consequences. In countries without monarchies (the US, France, most of Latin America), it's purely metaphorical: crowns mean success, not governance.
The internet's use of "king" and "queen" as gender-neutral compliments is primarily an English-language, Western phenomenon. In cultures where monarchy is current and serious, calling someone a "king" casually can feel different.
It was the first British coronation in the social media era. The Royal Family deployed a St. Edward's Crown emoji on Twitter for hashtags like #Coronation. All previous coronations predated emoji and social media entirely.
Often confused with
Prince (🤴) is the male version of royalty (added 2016). Use when specifically representing a male royal figure.
Prince (🤴) is the male version of royalty (added 2016). Use when specifically representing a male royal figure.
Do's and don'ts
- ✓Use it as a gender-neutral royalty compliment
- ✓Use it for non-binary self-representation
- ✓Use it when discussing monarchy without specifying a ruler's gender
- ✓Use it for the 'you dropped this' crowned affirmation format
- ✗Don't use it casually about monarchies where royal imagery is legally or culturally sensitive (Thailand's lèse-majesté laws, for example)
- ✗Don't assume 🫅 means someone is non-binary. It's the default/neutral version, used by people of all genders.
- ✗Don't use it sarcastically ('oh wow, 🫅 thinks they're special') unless you're sure the tone will land
Absolutely. It's one of the most versatile compliment emojis. Calling someone 🫅 says 'you carry yourself like royalty.' Just be aware that in cultures with active monarchies (especially those with strict lèse-majesté laws like Thailand), royal imagery can carry legal weight.
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Fun facts
- •King Charles III's 2023 coronation was the first in British history to have its own emoji. The Royal Family's Twitter account launched a custom crown emoji based on St. Edward's Crown, made for Charles II in 1661.
- •Gender-neutral royal titles already exist in English: "Sovereign" and "Monarch" specify no gender. For heirs, proposed neologisms include "Princex" and "Quing" (queen + king), though none are officially recognized.
- •🫅 is a single codepoint (U+1FAC5), not a ZWJ sequence. This is unusual for a person emoji and means it has simpler rendering: it either works or shows a blank square. No awkward fallback of person + crown separately.
- •Purple became the color of royalty because Tyrian purple dye was so expensive in ancient Rome that only the wealthy could afford it. This is why 🫅💜 is the royal combo and why purple emojis carry luxury connotations.
Common misinterpretations
- •Some people assume 🫅 is specifically for non-binary users. While it was created as a gender-neutral option, anyone can use it regardless of gender identity. It's the default, not a gender marker.
- •In cultures with active monarchies, 🫅 might be read as a literal reference to the sovereign rather than a compliment. Context and cultural awareness matter.
In pop culture
- •The "you dropped this 👑" meme has been a staple of internet affirmation culture since the late 2010s. The crown is figuratively returned to someone being praised for greatness, confidence, or a powerful statement. 🫅 is the full-body version of this compliment.
- •King Charles III's 2023 coronation was covered by every major outlet with crown imagery. CNN, The Washington Post, and Robb Report all noted the historic first of a coronation-specific emoji.
Trivia
For developers
- •Single codepoint: . Not a ZWJ sequence. Simpler to handle in text processing.
- •Supports Fitzpatrick skin tone modifiers: + through .
- •Part of Unicode 14.0 (2021). Requires iOS 15.4+, Android 12L+.
- •Discord: . GitHub: . Slack: .
- •Unlike 🤴 (Prince) and 👸 (Princess), which are also single codepoints, 🫅 is explicitly gender-neutral by design. All three support skin tones.
Unicode 14.0 in September 2021, added to Emoji 14.0. Deployed on Apple devices in iOS 15.4 (March 2022) and Google Android 12L.
No. Unlike most person profession emojis (which combine person + object), 🫅 is a single Unicode codepoint (U+1FAC5). This means simpler rendering: it either displays correctly or shows a blank square, with no awkward fallback of separate characters.
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