queenship

Example Sentences

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With William's birth, the foremost responsibility of medieval queenship was fulfilled: There would be a male heir.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2022

Queen Victoria was revered and beloved in her time, but her object lesson in queenship was not even enough to open a path for her own daughter to follow in her footsteps.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2022

A quiet and uncomplaining dedication to the duty of queenship, even in old age, has earned her widespread respect both in Britain and abroad, even from republicans who are eager to abolish the institution.

From Reuters • Oct. 21, 2021

The unusual fact of her queenship meant that her body was under substantial scrutiny.

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2018

No dream is mine that does thee less than right: Albeit thy words be wild as warring waves, I know thee higher of heart than shame could smite And queenlier than thy queenship.

From Locrine: a tragedy by Swinburne, Algernon Charles