The main galley of the Pope is also named Réale because of the precedence granted by all crowned heads of Roman Catholic States to this leader of the Church of Rome.

The Kingdoms of Cyprus and Candia, once the possessions of the Republic of Venice, give it permission to grant the quality of Réale to the first among its galleys.

But the contests for the right of salute between this (Genoese Réale) and captains from Tuscany and Malta have long kept her from taking to sea.

La principale galère du Pape est aussi appelée Réale, à cause du pas que toutes les têtes couronnées des États catholiques donnent à ce chef de l'Église de Rome.

Les Génois prétendent la même cause à cause du Royaume de Corse.