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royal family

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noun

  1. the immediate family of a reigning monarch.


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The accusations were a fresh blow for the prince, who kept only a handful of his private patronages, including with Sentebale, after splitting with the British royal family in 2020.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Fittingly, it starred one of the members of the Bruins’ royal family: a Jaquez hooper stealing her opponents’ souls from the outset.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Marius Borg Høiby is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and grew up in the royal family, but he is not a member of Norway's royal house.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Under the post-war constitution, the royal family holds no political power.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

There were paintings of the royal family on the walls.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova