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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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Bracket has money from the Qatari royal family, according to an email that Kahlon sent to SpaceX’s CFO.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

It’s unclear whether the “big guy” refers to a member of the royal family and what Kahlon meant by “a bail out.”

From Salon • Jun. 19, 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

With her death, the Thai royal family has lost its most visibly accomplished member, and someone who might have played a pivotal role in an as yet unclear succession.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

In previous centuries trade focused on symbolic goods that directly engaged the king, such as jewelry for the royal family.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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