Princess Royal

noun

plural Princesses Royal

: the eldest daughter of a British sovereign

—a title granted for life and used only after it has been specifically conferred by the sovereign

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The Princess Royal, 74, and her son-in-law seem to be at ease in each other's company, and have shared many chats and laughs on the sidelines of Zara's equestrian competitions. —

Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 The podcast has hosted the Princess Royal, 74 (Mike’s mother-in-law) as well as Prince William and Kate Middleton, who taped an episode of the show in September 2023 at Windsor Castle, and the book highlights some of the show’s best interviews. —

Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 Princess Anne is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth and the late Prince Philip and the seventh Princess Royal in the history of the British monarchy, according to the royal family's website. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 The exact details of the accident are unable to be ascertained because of the concussion that the Princess Royal sustained. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Princess Royal

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Princess Royal was circa 1647

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