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 text includes revelations about Norway’s early history, describing periods of political instability and conflict — with wars caused by disputes over who would succeed to the throne after King Sigurd Munn, according to the study.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
There's a rightful heir to the throne, Lucius (Paul Mescal); his mother, Lucilla (Connie Nielsen); her husband, General Acacius (Pascal); and gladiator wrangler and rich nobleman Macrinus (Denzel Washington), to name a few.
—EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The heir to the throne is patron of the Football Association, soccer's governing body in England, and a fervent fan of the Aston Villa team, a passion he's seemingly passed to Prince George.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
By Ben Westcott / Bloomberg October 21, 2024 2:05 AM EDT
An Indigenous senator has interrupted a reception for British monarch King Charles III during his first visit since taking the throne, calling for a treaty between the Australian government and First Nations peoples.
—Ben Westcott / Bloomberg, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
There's a rightful heir to the throne, Lucius (Paul Mescal); his mother, Lucilla (Connie Nielsen); her husband, General Acacius (Pascal); and gladiator wrangler and rich nobleman Macrinus (Denzel Washington), to name a few.
—EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The heir to the throne is patron of the Football Association, soccer's governing body in England, and a fervent fan of the Aston Villa team, a passion he's seemingly passed to Prince George.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
By Ben Westcott / Bloomberg October 21, 2024 2:05 AM EDT
An Indigenous senator has interrupted a reception for British monarch King Charles III during his first visit since taking the throne, calling for a treaty between the Australian government and First Nations peoples.
—Ben Westcott / Bloomberg, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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