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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After taking the throne, King Edward (Steven Waddington) installs his lover Piers Gaveston (Andrew Tiernan) and rejects Queen Isabella (Tilda Swinton) who sets in motion his downfall. — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026 The former couple had broken up in 1955, as Margaret weighed losing her royal income and claim to the throne against marrying Townsend (a commoner and divorcé). — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 His wife became Queen Mette-Marit, while his oldest child, Ingrid Alexandra, became crown princess and heir to the throne. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Norway’s crown prince ascends to the throne after the death of his father, King Harald V. — Violet Jira, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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