Regalia vs. Sceptre — What's the Difference?

Regalia is a Latin plurale tantum word that has different definitions. In one rare definition, it refers to the exclusive privileges of a sovereign.

A sceptre (British English) or scepter (American English) is a staff or wand held in the hand by a ruling monarch as an item of royal or imperial insignia. Figuratively, it means royal or imperial authority or sovereignty.

Royal rights, prerogatives and privileges actually enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of his title (emperor, grand duke etc.).

Variant of scepter.

The emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, sceptre or sword.

(UK) An ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power.

Decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry.

To give a sceptre to.

Traditional dress and accessories of North American Indigenous nations worn for ritual purposes.

To invest with royal power.

(by extension) Finery, magnificent dress, or lavish or flashy costume.

The imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

Sumptuous food.

A ceremonial or emblematic staff

(archaic) A kind of large cigar of superior quality.

That which belongs to royalty. Specifically: (a) The rights and prerogatives of a king. (b) Royal estates and revenues. (c) Ensings, symbols, or paraphernalia of royalty.

Hence, decorations or insignia of an office or order, as of Freemasons, Odd Fellows,etc.

Sumptuous food; delicacies.

A kind of cigar of large size and superior quality; also, the size in which such cigars are classed.

Paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)

Especially fine or decorative clothing