the Queen Mother

noun

: the widow of a king who is the mother of the current king or queen

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The sapphire-and-diamond pendant on the necklace was originally a brooch that was gifted to Diana by the Queen Mother. Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 5 May 2025 The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association's first president was Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Charles' beloved grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, took over the role after Churchill's death. Janine Henni, People.com, 1 May 2025 Featuring a scroll design, the tiara was purchased by Queen Elizabeth II’s father, then the Duke of York, in November 1936 as a present to his wife, Elizabeth, the Duchess of York (who later became the Queen Mother). Emily Chan, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025 The prize is named after the King's beloved grandmother Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, who avidly followed horse racing and memorably passed the hobby along to her daughter, Queen Elizabeth, who bred, owned and oversaw many racehorses during her lifetime. Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Queen Mother

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“The Queen Mother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Queen%20Mother. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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