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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Twelve-year-old George, who is second in line to the throne, has been quietly accompanying his parents on some of their most recent engagements.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Several royal experts told Fox News Digital that William struggled in 2024, supporting his father, his wife and their three children while taking on more royal duties as heir to the throne.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
In fact, rumors even indicate a funeral has already been planned and Prince William has taken on more duties in preparation for ascending the throne.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
Hitting shelves this spring from Delacorte Press, The Windsor Affair is a retelling of the events that led to the Edward VIII's abdication from the throne in the 1930s, which centered on two women, including his love — American divorcée Wallis Simpson.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Several royal experts told Fox News Digital that William struggled in 2024, supporting his father, his wife and their three children while taking on more royal duties as heir to the throne.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
In fact, rumors even indicate a funeral has already been planned and Prince William has taken on more duties in preparation for ascending the throne.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
Hitting shelves this spring from Delacorte Press, The Windsor Affair is a retelling of the events that led to the Edward VIII's abdication from the throne in the 1930s, which centered on two women, including his love — American divorcée Wallis Simpson.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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