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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As is tradition, Helm intends for his eldest son Haleth (Benjamin Wainwright) to one day take his place on the throne. —

Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024 The monarch died in 2022 after 70 years on the throne and was known for her no nonsense approach to life. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024 Prince Albert, 66, suited up alongside his 9-year-old son in black military uniforms with hats, and Prince Jacques, who is the heir to the throne, even practiced his best salute during the military parade. —

Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 Prince William's honest admission:The heir to the throne reveals Kate's and King Charles' cancer battles were 'brutal' for family Need a break? —

USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the throne