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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Not being of divine essence could have hampered his legitimacy to the throne.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
The significant moment marks just the second time that a royal has opened Parliament, and will be the third time a sovereign has delivered a speech from the throne.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 20 May 2025
The oldest child, William, is set to take over the throne when Charles passes away, and has been trained for the role his entire life.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 19 May 2025
Yet again a filmmaker has gone to the throne of Japanese giant Akira Kurosawa for inspiration.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
The significant moment marks just the second time that a royal has opened Parliament, and will be the third time a sovereign has delivered a speech from the throne.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 20 May 2025
The oldest child, William, is set to take over the throne when Charles passes away, and has been trained for the role his entire life.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 19 May 2025
Yet again a filmmaker has gone to the throne of Japanese giant Akira Kurosawa for inspiration.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the throne
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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