John Ritter

My father was a country music singer and a motion picture actor, Tex Ritter, and I sort of had a normal upbringing, except dad would come down in full regalia with the boots and the guns and the hats, and the horse would eat with us. But other than that, it was pretty normal.

American Actor

Erin O'Connor

I seem to disappoint people a bit. They want the full regalia - but I don't walk around in a corset the whole time.

English Model

Regalia often evoke a strong visual of grandeur and authority, used to impress or signify dominance.

Powerful Imagery

Regalia are frequently seen during parades or formal state events where leaders are on display.

Parade Usage

Regalia are reserved for special occasions, not for everyday use.

Rare Occurrence

Academic regalia signify scholarly achievements and are used during graduations and formal events.

Academic Tradition

Regalia often indicate the wearer's rank or official position within an organization.

Rank Recognition

In a military context, regalia include medals and badges of honor, not just uniforms.

Military Decorum

 And it was always adorned with the family or a tribe's best accoutrements. This regalia everyone was so proud to display, who they were and who their family was through the horse. I also saw it is a means of an economic way of life.

Erika Larsen: People of...

 we see evidence of individuals singled out for special grand burials, their bodies suffused with ornamentation, weapons and even what looked like regalia. We see public buildings constructed on the bones and tusks of woolly mammoth.