queen mother

Example Sentences

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"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

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

"It was indeed a crime most terrible—in the eyes of the king and the queen mother."

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz