Refers to the members of a royal family collectively, or the status of being royal. Often used in news and formal contexts.
The royal family of that country is widely respected by the people.
彼は王族の一員として生まれた。
He was born as a member of the royal family.
She married into the royal family of the neighboring country.
He is said to be descended from royalty.
She was born into royalty and received a strict education from a young age.