prince consort
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of prince consort
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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The Dutch government has confirmed the authenticity of a Nazi party card held by Prince Bernhard, prince consort for decades after World War Two.
From BBC
However, the husband of a reigning queen is only known as a prince consort.
From Reuters
He was titled prince consort — the husband of a reigning queen but not a king — and he was not in the line of succession, his oldest son, Crown Prince Frederik, being the heir.
From Washington Post
He was titled prince consort — the husband of a reigning queen but not a king — and he wasn’t in the line of succession — his oldest son Crown Prince Frederik being the heir.
From Seattle Times
He was titled prince consort - the husband of a reigning queen but not a king - and he wasn’t in the line of succession - his oldest son Frederik being the heir.
From Washington Times
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