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

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In addition to the Princess Royal and Zara, other royal attendees who joined the couple for their ceremony were Zara's husband, Mike Tindall, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Edward, and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh. Staff Author, InStyle, 16 June 2026 Peter and Harriet wed in an intimate celebration in the Cotswolds on Saturday, June 6, in an event attended by the King, Queen, Princess Royal, Kate Middleton, Prince William and more members of the royal family. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 An American black bear walks through a meadow at Cameron Cove, in Barnard Harbor, Princess Royal Island, British Columbia, Canada, in a file photo. Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Princess Royal

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 23 Jun. 2026.

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