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.
Examples of the throne in a Sentence
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Crown Prince Hussein is heir to the throne, followed by his younger brother, Prince Hashem.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The country, meanwhile, was only just starting to get used to the absence of Elizabeth and the end of her 70 years on the throne.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2024
During his time as Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, Charles made a central part of his work to promote tolerance and greater understanding between different faiths and communities.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Yet before Richardson’s arrival, there were plenty of heirs to the throne.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
The Prince of Wales, who is first in line to the throne, already had taken on more responsibilities after father Charles sought treatment for an enlarged prostate last month and Princess Kate postponed her appearances at royal events until Easter due to recovery from her surgery.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Family, politicians and other high profile figures began sharing messages of support for the princess, who is 42 years old and shares three children with Prince William, the heir to the throne.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
Kate, 42, wife of the heir to the throne, Prince William, was listed to appear in June at the Trooping the Colour, a traditional military parade.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2024
If putting August on the throne meant nothing, then losing you meant nothing.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The country, meanwhile, was only just starting to get used to the absence of Elizabeth and the end of her 70 years on the throne.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2024
During his time as Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, Charles made a central part of his work to promote tolerance and greater understanding between different faiths and communities.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Yet before Richardson’s arrival, there were plenty of heirs to the throne.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
The Prince of Wales, who is first in line to the throne, already had taken on more responsibilities after father Charles sought treatment for an enlarged prostate last month and Princess Kate postponed her appearances at royal events until Easter due to recovery from her surgery.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Family, politicians and other high profile figures began sharing messages of support for the princess, who is 42 years old and shares three children with Prince William, the heir to the throne.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
Kate, 42, wife of the heir to the throne, Prince William, was listed to appear in June at the Trooping the Colour, a traditional military parade.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2024
If putting August on the throne meant nothing, then losing you meant nothing.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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