blood royal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blood royal
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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Princes of the blood royal are not supposed to be treated that way.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 8, 2011
Besides // Duce only 20 other persons comprise the Order, including 18 of the blood royal and Pietro Cardinal Gasparri.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Of these 20 would be peers of the blood royal, archbishops, bishops and lords of appeal.
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She was a princess of the Swedish blood royal, he was a poor but honest piano player.
From Time Magazine Archive
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“If this were a monarchy, and one or both of them were of the blood royal, there would be an excuse for reports and speculation with regard to their relations to each other.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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