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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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 Before him, Olav and Märtha had had two daughters, princesses Ragnhild and Astrid, but at the time, the law of succession excluded women from the throne. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 Norway’s new King Haakon VIII will be hoping that sentiment rings true following the death of his father, King Harald who died Friday after 35 years on the throne, marking the latest blow for a family reeling from scandal. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the throne

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