queen consort

noun

plural queens consort

: the wife of a reigning king

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Traditionally, when a man ascends to the throne, his wife becomes the queen consort; when a woman reigns, her husband isn't king (that title is reserved only for men who inherit the throne) but prince consort or consort to the queen, according to BBC News. —

Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2022 It was made in 1685 for the coronation of Mary of Modena, consort of James II, and has been used to crown every queen consort since. —

Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 13 Apr. 2023 One dessert that stands out from all the cupcakes, cookies and biscuits decorated with crowns and union jacks is the Jack Russel cake, which brings to mind the king and queen consort's two Jack Russell terriers. —

Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2023 Master Freddy Parker Bowles Master Freddy Parker Bowles, 13, is the queen consort's oldest grandson. —

Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Apr. 2023 Britain’s queen consort, who worked with O’Grady to support animal charities, led tributes to a performer who emerged from the alternative gay comedy scene and became a national treasure. —

Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2023 The book has revived conversations about the return of the 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond, with speculation growing over whether Camilla, as queen consort, may wear it in a stately crown during her husband’s coronation. —

Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2023 And look at her now, the queen consort. —

Vulture, 12 Nov. 2022 Britain's Camilla, the queen consort, arrives by car prior to the procession, which will carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in London on Wednesday. —

Patrick Smith, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022 See More

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