crown princess

noun

1
: the wife of a crown prince
2
: a female heir apparent or heir presumptive to a crown or throne

Examples of crown princess in a Sentence

She is ice-skating's new crown princess.
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Beatrix, first as crown princess and later as queen, continued to use the tiara, although with a more restrained use, often combining it with other pieces of the ensemble or reserving it for very specific diplomatic appointments. Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026 Among the new names from the European elite are Norway's crown princess and the Slovak national security adviser. Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026 Norway’s crown princess apologized for her contact with Epstein. semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026 Oslo, Norway — The eldest son of Norway's crown princess has been arrested, just before his trial opens on charges including rape in a case that has been an embarrassment to the royal family, police said Monday. CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026 The upcoming trial of the son of Norway’s crown princess has rocked the already beleaguered royal family. Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026 The son of Norway’s crown princess has been charged with rape, domestic violence, assault and other crimes following a year-long police investigation, a prosecutor said on Monday. Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2025 Yet more important to her than career stability was the chance to create an unforgettable, multidimensional female character in Diana, crown princess of Themyscira. Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025 The crown princess has a foundation focused on countering bullying and promoting well-being among the young. Jasmina Nielsen, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crown princess was in 1863

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“Crown princess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crown%20princess. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

crown princess

noun
1
: the wife of a crown prince
2
: the princess next in line for a crown or throne
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