https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lesser https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lesser > lesser: of less size, quality, degree, or significance :

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lesser https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lesser > lesser: of less size, quality, degree, or significance : of lower status No need to be so rude. "Lesser" is used correctly here, whatever you think of royalty.