the throne
Example Sentences
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His son Haakon automatically succeeded him to the throne.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
People across Norway paid tribute to the nation's late King Harald who died in the early hours of Friday morning at the age of 89 after 35 years on the throne.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Having been on the throne since 1991, King Harald is Europe's oldest head of state.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
But longer-term, the heir to the throne has leverage over his brother.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
In 1630, Harvey received an even more prestigious appointment as personal physician to James’s son Charles I, who came to the throne in 1625.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
