queen mother

Example Sentences

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"I love the monarchy so I will wear this to mourn the queen mother."

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

Bassett, who portrays the grieving queen mother in Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” sequel, has been nominated for a supporting actress Oscar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2023

His queen mother stood beside him in a black mourning gown slashed with crimson, a veil of black diamonds in her hair.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin