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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Today, Prince Andrew is eighth in line to the throne, and the first in the order of succession who is not directly descended from the King.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
So, even though there’s no talk of abdication or anything of the sort, everyone’s preparing as if Prince William ascending to the throne will happen sooner rather than later.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
Next week sees the release of several contenders for the throne.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Oct. 2025
Royal experts previously told Fox News Digital that Harry and his brother, Prince William, the heir to the throne, are still not on speaking terms.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
So, even though there’s no talk of abdication or anything of the sort, everyone’s preparing as if Prince William ascending to the throne will happen sooner rather than later.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
Next week sees the release of several contenders for the throne.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Oct. 2025
Royal experts previously told Fox News Digital that Harry and his brother, Prince William, the heir to the throne, are still not on speaking terms.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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