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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The heir to the throne and his wife, Princess Rajwa, became first-time parents when Princess Iman was born on Aug. 3.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
My Lady Jane has been thrown off the throne — for good.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 Aug. 2024
Brennan is the senior incumbent now and appears to be the next heir apparent to the throne.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
According to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's constitution, the throne is hereditary to the dynasty of King Abdullah Ibn Al-Hussein and passes through males.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
My Lady Jane has been thrown off the throne — for good.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 Aug. 2024
Brennan is the senior incumbent now and appears to be the next heir apparent to the throne.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
According to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's constitution, the throne is hereditary to the dynasty of King Abdullah Ibn Al-Hussein and passes through males.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
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