queen consort

noun

plural queens consort
: the wife of a reigning king

Examples of queen consort in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Queen Margrethe, 84, abdicated the throne in January, officially making her eldest son and his wife the new monarch and queen consort. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 The queen consort joined her husband, King Charles III, who read the King’s Speech from the The Sovereign’s Throne in the House of Lords chamber. Julia Teti, WWD, 17 July 2024 Related Articles Along with the white gown, Queen Camilla fashioned a pair of silver leather pumps courtesy of Eliot Zed, a brand the queen consort has worn in the past. Julia Teti, WWD, 17 July 2024 The queen consort endured humiliation at the hands of the king, who openly favored his mistress. Dave Kindy, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for queen consort 

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Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of queen consort was in 1665

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“Queen consort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queen%20consort. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.

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