queen consort
the wife of a ruling king.
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The wife of the King is always known as ‘queen consort’, usually abbreviated to ‘Queen’.
Camilla Will Never Be Queen: Prince Charles Capitulates On Website FAQ | Tom Sykes | November 12, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTHer establishment must also so far exceed that of a king or of a queen-consort, as being composed of ladies as well as gentlemen.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanThe queen-consort of France, and several other ladies of high note, accompanied the monarch to the Holy Land.
The History of Chivalry | G. P. R. JamesThis being the Queen-Consort's birthday, there was an extraordinary appearance of gallantry, and a ball danced at Court.
The Diary of John Evelyn, Volume II (of 2) | John EvelynIt was unfortunate that, both at this time and in the Rebellion of 1745, there was no queen consort.
Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745. | Mrs. Thomson
Alone, the King and his beautiful Queen-Consort looked questioningly at one another.
Temporal Power | Marie Corelli
British Dictionary definitions for queen consort
the wife of a reigning king
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