crown princess
Americannoun
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the wife of a crown prince.
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a female heir presumptive or heir apparent to a throne.
noun
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the wife of a crown prince
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the female heir to a sovereign throne
Etymology
Origin of crown princess
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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The Epstein files release rocked Norway’s political establishment, spurring an investigation into a former prime minister and drawing a public apology from the country’s crown princess.
The crown princess gave little away during the conversation, and some of her responses come across as defensive.
From BBC
The crown princess has already issued an apology and admitted to showing "poor judgement", but had said she needed time before explaining herself in greater detail.
From BBC
Giving evidence last week, the crown princess's son complained of the immense pressure of media coverage of the trial and how he had become an object of hatred.
From BBC
Although an initial statement was released last Saturday, in which the crown princess expressed regret and admitted "poor judgement", the palace had been pressed to provide further details of how well she knew Epstein.
From BBC
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