dignitaries

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In his head, Caleb thought it would be like Anne Hathaway in the Princess Diaries - being swept up in meetings with dignitaries and having his inheritance read to him from a scroll.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

After Miller’s death in 1935, the hotel’s reputation spread even further, attracting dignitaries of the day — and the future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In normal circumstances, when American dignitaries come to Normandy for the anniversary to pay their respects, it’s a solemn but proud occasion.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Songs from “The Sound of Music” have long been used to welcome U.S. dignitaries to China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

At a mass rally at a stadium in Soweto, hundreds of dignitaries from foreign governments gathered to pay their respects to the man who kept the ANC alive during its years of exile.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela