queen mother
Example Sentences
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When he became king in 1995 a regency, including the queen mother, was established until Oyo turned 18 when there was an official coronation.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
"I just want to do something for the queen mother and the royal family," added the vendor, dressed head-to-toe in black while fielding calls from suppliers in Thailand and China.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025
But it turned out to be her sister, Princess Margaret, and the queen mother.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
There was also the position of the kentake, or queen mother.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
Above our heads, gulls wheel and cry, unaware that the queen mother nearly drowned just a dozen yards below.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
