the Emperor; His Majesty
the government; the authorities
proprietress; hostess; landlady; mistress
昔は御上の命令は絶対だった。
In the past, the authorities' orders were absolute.
御上の意向に逆らうことはできない時代があった。
There was an era when one could not defy the will of the ruler.
御上から直々にお言葉を賜った。
I was granted words directly from His Majesty.