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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It’s often been reported that Kate Middleton is a calming influence over the heir to the throne, Prince William.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
But his case has transfixed Norway due to his ties to the heir to the throne.
—Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
And the style experts at The Cut are on deck to break down every look (and relationship), from the throne room to the battlefield.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 15 June 2026
This year marks the fourth time that the event has honored King Charles, who took the throne in 2022 after his mother Queen Elizabeth's death.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
But his case has transfixed Norway due to his ties to the heir to the throne.
—Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026
And the style experts at The Cut are on deck to break down every look (and relationship), from the throne room to the battlefield.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 15 June 2026
This year marks the fourth time that the event has honored King Charles, who took the throne in 2022 after his mother Queen Elizabeth's death.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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 22 Jun. 2026.
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