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I think that title specifically belonged to Cora, definitely. I remember Will expressed knowledge about Cora's notoriety for ripping out hearts, which was what prompted him in the first place to ask her to rip out his. So, in a sense, I think non-royals and the commoners of Wonderland knew what Cora was capable of. They may have been afraid of her because of it, and from fear comes respect to stay out of trouble, perhaps? I can see other royals not objecting to Cora as Queen of Hearts because they didn't have the resources or power to stop/take her down.