queen consort
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of queen consort
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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For nearly three months now, Kate Middleton, the future queen consort of England, has taken a step back from the royal spotlight.
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 couple had planned to tour Paris and Bordeaux in March as part of their debut on the world stage as monarch and queen consort.
From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2023
He has rehabilitated himself remarkably over the last two decades or so, as has Camilla, his queen consort.
From New York Times • May 6, 2023
He married secondly Joan, sister of Sir John Seymour, Kn’t, and aunt of Jane Seymour, queen consort of Henry VIII, and by her he had issue—— Anthony his heir.
From All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
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