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 Queen of Pop, Madonna, is back on the throne today with the release of her new album Confessions II, a follow up to 2005’s Confessions on a Dance Floor.
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Deborah Gimelson,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2026
That’s true not just for King Charles and the heir to the throne, Prince William, but for everyone who is in some way public about their ties to the royal family.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
But the Queen ends with a firm look from the throne, tears still streaming from her eyes.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The guards outside the Red Keep surrender, but inside – where the dragons cannot go – is another matter, and the two fight their way to the throne room, where a large contingent of men-at-arms and knights awaits, gloating.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Deborah Gimelson,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2026
That’s true not just for King Charles and the heir to the throne, Prince William, but for everyone who is in some way public about their ties to the royal family.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
But the Queen ends with a firm look from the throne, tears still streaming from her eyes.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The guards outside the Red Keep surrender, but inside – where the dragons cannot go – is another matter, and the two fight their way to the throne room, where a large contingent of men-at-arms and knights awaits, gloating.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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