royal family
Americannoun
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Although Høiby was born before Mette-Marit married the heir to the throne, Prince Haakon, he was brought up within the royal family despite not being a member of it.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace previously said King Charles III and other members of the royal family had been present at the arena at the time the incident took place.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Protocol dictates that it is unconventional to touch a member of the royal family.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
He told the crowd at the White House that his late mother “loved” the royal family and watched their events on television.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
There was a tremendous advantage in Zeni’s becoming a member of the Swazi royal family: she was immediately granted diplomatic privileges and could visit me virtually at will.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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