the throne

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A few months later, faced with military reversals and urban unrest, Nicholas abdicated the throne.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

I stalked up the three steps to the throne.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia