Meaning of king consort | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The husband of a queen regnant who is given the title of king as a courtesy title, but does not rule in his own right.
2. The husband of a reigning king.
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Examples

“Coordinate term: queen consort”

“Near-synonym: prince consort (if not recognized as a king)”

“It is also worth an aside here and noting that when Mary Queen of Scots married François, the French Dauphin in April 1558, he likewise became king consort of Scotland.”

“Make⟳ no mistake⟳, should Rhaenyra ever sit⟳ the Iron⟳ Throne, it will be Daemon who rules us, a king consort as cruel and unforgiving as Maegor ever was.”

“Forged by King Consort Radagon to proudly symbolize the tenets of the Golden Order⟳.”

“He jumped as trumpeters announced the arrival of the king and his king consort.”

“The man strolled over to his King Consort and cupped his face⟳ in his strong hands.”

“And so Miquella made his heartfelt wish⟳. That Radahn would one day be his king consort.”

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