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royal family

American  

noun

  1. the immediate family of a reigning monarch.


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Jonathan Dimbleby, the King's biographer and friend, drew a line on Thursday on the BBC's World at One between the Royal family and the monarchy.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Sarah added that the Royal family has shown a united front as she, Princess Catherine, and King Charles continue to fight their respective health battles.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

At the Slave Lodge, the Dutch East India Company, acting on behalf of the Dutch government and Royal family, kept 9,000 people in appalling conditions.

From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2023

The Royal family is freaked out by Prince Harry’s court testimony.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2023

Finally, I have to assure you, gentlemen, how sincerely I feel your expressions of devotion and attachment towards the Queen, the Princess of Wales, and the Royal family.

From Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 by VII, Edward