the throne
noun
: the position of king or queen
He is next in line for the throne.
He ascended the throne after the death of his father.
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Charles then ascended the throne after the queen’s passing.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025
Vaughan and his group lose out on the throne to Etta James, whose At Last!
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The last Princess of Wales to issue a royal warrant was the future Queen Mary, who issued them before her husband, George V, took the throne in 1910 — 115 years ago.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
This is particularly likely in Prince George's case, given that he is destined for a career as a working royal and eventually the throne—barring the surprise abolition of the monarchy or his abdication.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025
Vaughan and his group lose out on the throne to Etta James, whose At Last!
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The last Princess of Wales to issue a royal warrant was the future Queen Mary, who issued them before her husband, George V, took the throne in 1910 — 115 years ago.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
This is particularly likely in Prince George's case, given that he is destined for a career as a working royal and eventually the throne—barring the surprise abolition of the monarchy or his abdication.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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