patronage

The prince stepped down as a working royal and later lost his military titles and royal patronages and withdrew to a private life at Royal Lodge.

For example, the Royal African Company, founded in the 17th Century under royal patronage, has been claimed as transporting more enslaved people from Africa across the Atlantic than any other company.

Amid the controversy, his military titles and royal patronages were returned to the late Elizabeth II.

Garfield quickly took a stand in the White House by challenging a powerful U.S. senator and influence-peddler who thrived on such patronage.

Henson visited the property last summer and again earlier this month, when Simmons posted about it and thanked her for her patronage.