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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In the 20th century, the most popular name for popes was Pius, and if chosen, that could signal that a traditionalist is taking back the throne of St. Peter.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Harry, who is the fifth in line to the throne, had argued that the body responsible for protecting the Royal Family was not following its own rules, that all high-profile members of the Royal Family, like the king and his brother Prince William, have around-the-clock protection.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 2 May 2025
Catholics believe that each pope, the bishop of Rome, is a successor to the throne held by Saint Peter, with authority over the church, according to Britannica.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
From rumblings that King Charles is hesitant to give up the throne to Prince William, to reports about the estrangement between Prince Harry and King Charles, and Prince Harry and Prince William.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2025
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Harry, who is the fifth in line to the throne, had argued that the body responsible for protecting the Royal Family was not following its own rules, that all high-profile members of the Royal Family, like the king and his brother Prince William, have around-the-clock protection.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 2 May 2025
Catholics believe that each pope, the bishop of Rome, is a successor to the throne held by Saint Peter, with authority over the church, according to Britannica.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
From rumblings that King Charles is hesitant to give up the throne to Prince William, to reports about the estrangement between Prince Harry and King Charles, and Prince Harry and Prince William.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2025
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“The throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20throne. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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