throne room

a chamber, usually containing a throne, used by a sovereign for audiences.

the location of actual power or authority, as in a particular government or business organization.

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First recorded in 1860–65

Admittedly, Fergie is ghastly, but it seems unlikely she is planning a throne-room coup led by Cressida.
Daily Mail Sticks Knife Into Harry's Girl After Party-Loving Cressida "Pictured Smooching Gal Pals"|Tom Sykes|May 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Emperor was hot for throne-room fittings that spoke only of himself and of the empire he had built.
The Tapestry Book|Helen Churchill Candee
And thus it had been necessary to improvise an altar in the throne-room, an altar at which masses had been said ever since dawn.
The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete|Emile Zola
"I will go with you," was his reply, and he followed the man through the crowded corridors into the throne-room of the king.
The Land of the Changing Sun|William N. Harben

Finally they were all prevailed upon to accompany the two to the throne-room to see for themselves.
The Brownies and Prince Florimel|Palmer Cox
Then through long corridors and passages they went, and at last into the throne-room.
The Magic World|Edith Nesbit