Princess Royal

noun

plural Princesses Royal

: the eldest daughter of a British sovereign

—a title granted for life and used only after it has been specifically conferred by the sovereign

Examples of Princess Royal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Princess Anne is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth and the late Prince Philip and the seventh Princess Royal in the history of the British monarchy, according to the royal family's website. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 The exact details of the accident are unable to be ascertained because of the concussion that the Princess Royal sustained. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024 The Princess Royal sustained a concussion and minor injuries in the incident that occurred at her Gatcombe Park home. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024 Anne, Princess Royal and champion equestrian Anne, Princess Royal, competed on her mother’s horse, Goodwill, at the three-day Olympic equestrian event in Montreal in 1976. —

Rosemary Counter, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Princess Royal

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Princess Royal was circa 1647

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“Princess Royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Princess%20Royal. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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