Royal Standard
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The coffin of the duchess was brought to the cathedral on Monday, draped in the royal standard and with white roses among the flowers, in honour of the duchess' Yorkshire roots.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025
The Imperial Crown, and the monarch’s orb and scepter rested atop the royal standard, which covered the casket.
From Washington Times • Sep. 19, 2022
A brass cross is at one end of the coffin, the royal standard is draped on top, and tall candlesticks and scarlet and gold-clad ceremonial guards are carefully placed around it.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2022
On Friday and Saturday, her oak coffin, draped with the royal standard of Scotland, lay at rest in the castle's ballroom.
From Salon • Sep. 12, 2022
Atop its center pole flew die royal standard, golden, with a stag’s head within a burning heart.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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