From the 9th century, the term was used in a much narrower context and came to refer exclusively to members of the house of Cerdic of Wessex, the ruling dynasty of Wessex, most particularly the sons or brothers of the reigning king.
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex | Sophie, Countess of Wessex | Egbert of Wessex | House of Wessex | Ine of Wessex | Cynewulf of Wessex | Countess of Wessex | Westland Wessex | Godwin, Earl of Wessex | Sigeberht of Wessex | Ceawlin of Wessex | Æthelwulf of Wessex | Wessex Scene | Earl of Wessex | Cynegils of Wessex | Cwichelm of Wessex | Cerdic of Wessex | Æthelred of Wessex |