crown princess
Americannoun
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the wife of a crown prince.
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a female heir presumptive or heir apparent to a throne.
noun
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the wife of a crown prince
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the female heir to a sovereign throne
Etymology
Origin of crown princess
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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The Epstein files release rocked Norway’s political establishment, spurring an investigation into a former prime minister and drawing a public apology from the country’s crown princess.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
Despite the incident, the crown princess maintained contact with Epstein for some time afterwards.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
The contact with Epstein has raised questions about the crown princess becoming Queen in future, said Borchgrevink.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
The crown princess is Norway's future queen, and the decision will come as a blow to her reputation.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
As the alpha female’s daughter, she would be the crown princess out there in the enclosure.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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