royal we

American  

noun

1. we.

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Etymology

Origin of royal we

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

If nothing else, that royal “we” is proof that Agatha, the so-called covenless witch, has come a long way.

From Salon

Asked if it was weird to think of Camilla as "the Queen", Mr Parker Bowles, who is a food writer and critic, said: "Not really because she's still our mother. I say 'our' but not the royal 'we', speaking for my sister and me. She's our mother."

From BBC

He spoke to a Times reporter in the royal “we” and explained the virtues of fasting.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ll explain using the royal “we.”

From Washington Post

Catching the 700 bus opposite the Theatre Royal, we crossed the park gateway in under 20 minutes and began an uphill crawl past “Get Ready” signs and giant model cowboys, jesters and burglars.

From Washington Post