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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And there have been rumors that the heir to the throne has been pushing to modernize the institution and cut down the number of working royals for years.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 May 2026
The Duchy of Cornwall — the vast estate established in 1337 to provide income for the heir to the throne — is currently controlled by William following King Charles’ accession in 2022.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Somewhat surprisingly, only two of Swift's champions on the chart have managed just one stay on the throne.
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Are the Ducks ready to take the throne as the best team in the Pacific?
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 May 2026
The Duchy of Cornwall — the vast estate established in 1337 to provide income for the heir to the throne — is currently controlled by William following King Charles’ accession in 2022.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Somewhat surprisingly, only two of Swift's champions on the chart have managed just one stay on the throne.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Are the Ducks ready to take the throne as the best team in the Pacific?
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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