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queen consort

American  

noun

  1. the wife of a ruling king.

queen consort British  

noun

  1. the wife of a reigning king

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Etymology

Origin of queen consort

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

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And if all of that is also true for a future queen consort, then there’s no hope for the rest of us.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

As such, queen consort is the official title for Camilla, Charles' wife, but following their coronation in May, she is referred to simply as Queen Camilla.

From Reuters • Sep. 6, 2023

The king and queen consort then return to Buckingham Palace, retracing their route, this time in horse-drawn Gold State Coach.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2023

Charles and Camilla, now the queen consort, in the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace last month.

From New York Times • May 4, 2023

You know she is not queen consort only, and she must be consulted.”

From Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion by Tucker, St. George

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