How to Use monarchy in a Sentence

monarchy

noun
  • In 2008, Nepal abolished its monarchy and went to the polls.
    Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Her title has been used by the monarchy since the 14th century to denote the wife of the Prince of Wales.
    Emily Zemler, Allure, 13 Dec. 2023
  • For Gopal, the very foundation of monarchy is linked to all those things.
    Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 5 May 2023
  • Henry is rich and forced to endure a rigid set of rules as a member of the monarchy.
    Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The Greek monarchy was abolished in 1973, after which the last King lived in exile in Britain.
    Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Even with course correction, can the monarchy still do that?
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
  • Since respect for the monarchy was obligatory at that time, the image — and the song — rocked the nation.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The polls move around a bit, but more or less half the population still approve of the monarchy and half doesn't.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 6 May 2023
  • Only five years ago, Western tourists couldn’t even get a visa to travel to the Gulf monarchy.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Part 2 debuts on Dec. 14 with six episodes, focusing on the aftermath of the late Princess of Wales’ death and the future of the monarchy.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Read her thoughts on the series’ depiction of monarchy here.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2023
  • In times of need, the British sovereign can call on their Counsellors of State to step up to help manage the monarchy.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Iolani Palace Iolani Palace was built in 1882 and served as the official residence of Hawaii's monarchy.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2023
  • As next in line to the throne, William is now the most senior royal to represent the monarchy at official events.
    Karla Adam, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
  • No class appears to be stirred so deeply as the great middle class, the real strength of the country and the hitherto solid prop of the monarchy.
    Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2023
  • His main focus is on his father’s health, his family and what is best for the monarchy.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2024
  • Flags around the city are flying at half-mast to mark three days of national mourning announced by the monarchy.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Sign up This small Gulf monarchy’s role in the global sports sector is hardly a secret.
    Sarath Ganji, The New Republic, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The historian added that the palace’s moves on Monday show that Charles wants a more modern monarchy.
    Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 7 Feb. 2024
  • That movie, and even the early days of The Crown, treated the monarchy with at least as much skepticism as affection, if not more.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The polls show hefty numbers of Britons giving an apathetic shrug to the monarchy and the coronation.
    Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
  • Britain and especially the monarchy are famous for doing big pomp, like the king’s over-the-top coronation in May.
    William Booth, Washington Post, 10 July 2023
  • One reason the Houthis have been so poorly understood is that their movement arose in the shadow of the Saudi monarchy.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The poignant photo visualizes the present and future of the monarchy, as George follows his father Prince William as second in line to the throne.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The Crown Estate, which finances the British monarchy, used to be a property company.
    Stephen Wilmot, wsj.com, 6 May 2023
  • Versailles ceased to be a permanent palace for the French monarchy, which was done away with altogether in 1792.
    Geof Wheelwright, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The future of a teetering monarchy rests squarely on his shoulders.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 21 June 2023
  • The Greek monarchy was eventually abolished in 1973, and the junta collapsed just over a year later.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
  • But other European monarchies are known to pass the reign down to the next generation before their deaths.
    Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • The trailer begins with an apparent depiction of the the beheading of Marie Antoinette, whose death signaled the end of the French monarchy.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 July 2023

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