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royal family

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noun

royal families plural
  1. the immediate family of a reigning monarch.


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Høiby, whose mother married into the royal family when he was four, has been in custody since the start of February.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

And the wider scrutiny of the royal family will not go away.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Strict rules govern what can and cannot be said about the Thai royal family, who are protected from criticism by lese-majeste laws which carry prison sentences of up to 15 years per charge.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

As princess, Bajrakitiyabha held an important ceremonial role in Thai society -- where the royal family sits at the apex.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Part of the speech had been about dying, but more was about giving allegiance to Kyrria and its rulers, King Jerrold, Prince Charmont, and the entire royal family.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine

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