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

Anne also met with South Korea’s president Lee Jae Myung and chatted with members of the K-pop group NMIXX, who joined the Princess Royal for a reception at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 19 July 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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Princess Royal

• pennyroyal
• disloyal
• loyal