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royal family

American  

noun

  1. the immediate family of a reigning monarch.


Example Sentences

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L.A. has long served as a luxury playground for the royal family.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Trump is a big fan of the royal family, and was given a rare second state visit to the U.K. last year, which he described as the honor of a lifetime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

In many of the charges, Hanna claimed she was part of the Bruneian royal family and sought her victims' sympathy by saying she was terminally ill with cancer.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Epstein and Maxwell counted members of the British royal family, multiple presidents and business titans among their friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

They went crazy when they saw us—Shannon waving us forward like we were the royal family or something, making sure to let people know to let us through.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds