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
Her quiet and uncomplaining dedication to the duty of queenship, even in old age, has earned her widespread respect, 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
My queenship postponed—King George publicly acclaimed—Cuts me dead in church—Frederick Augustus's disappointment—Terrible power of a king over his family, and no appeal—I am like the nude witch of old.
From Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess by Henry W. (Henry William) Fischer
