queen mother
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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
Camilla will then be anointed, in a form similar to that of Queen Elizabeth, the queen mother, in 1937.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2023
There was also the position of the kentake, or queen mother.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
When he did choose to make a ruling, though, not even his queen mother could sway him.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
