accede to the throne

phrase

formal
: to become king or queen

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“Accede to the throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accede%20to%20the%20throne. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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