the throne

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Mr. Naismith, a professor of medieval history at Cambridge University, notes that he came to the throne “under murky circumstances.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Since ascending to the throne of St. Peter, Leo has frequently clashed with the administration on issues ranging from immigration to foreign policy, emphasizing humanitarian concerns and diplomacy over force.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Queen Elizabeth was on the throne, Boris Johnson was in Number Ten and we were still living two metres apart with pandemic restrictions.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the last shah of Iran and pretender to the throne, was a scheduled speaker, and the event was packed with Iranian monarchists.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

She folded her hands neatly in her lap as if she were Queen Victoria herself on the throne.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan