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   What is a king and a queen?

   • In the Western world, the most familiar term for a monarch is king, or the feminine queen. A king or queen is the supreme ruler over a territory, of a higher rank than any other secular power except, in some cases, an emperor. Kings and queens have frequently claimed a divine mandate, or in some cases have been regarded as divine themselves.

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   What does Queen mean?

   • : a playing card marked with a stylized figure of a queen : the fertile fully developed female of social bees, wasps, ants, and termites whose function is to lay eggs : a mature female cat kept especially for breeding : drag queen Recent Examples on the Web

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   What does a queen do?

   • A queen is a female monarch who is the head of a kingdom or country. The word “queen” comes from the Old English word “cwen,” which means “woman” or “wife.” Like kings, queens have historically held absolute power and authority, and their rule is often hereditary.

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   Is a queen married to a king?

   • While it is true that a queen is often married to a king, the term “queen” actually refers to a female monarch in her own right. When referring to a king’s wife, the correct term is “queen consort.” Similarly, when referring to a male monarch’s husband, the correct term is “prince consort.”

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   1. a. : the wife or widow of a king. b. : the wife or widow of a tribal chief. 2. a. : a female monarch. b. : a female chieftain. 3. a. : a woman eminent in rank, power, or attractions. a movie queen. b. : a goddess or a thing personified as female and having supremacy in a specified realm. c. : an attractive girl or woman.

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   “King” refers to a male monarch who holds supreme power and authority over a kingdom or territory. On the other hand, “queen” refers to a female monarch who holds the same power and authority as a king. While the two words share similarities in their role as rulers, there are also notable differences between them.

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   May 1, 2024 · A king or queen is the supreme ruler over a territory, of a higher rank than any other secular power except, in some cases, an emperor. Kings and queens have frequently claimed a divine mandate , or in some cases have been regarded as divine themselves.

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   Monarchs can carry various titles such as emperor, empress, king, and queen. Monarchies can form federations, personal unions and realms with vassals through personal association with the monarch, which is a common reason for monarchs carrying several titles.

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   king, a supreme ruler, sovereign over a nation or a territory, of higher rank than any other secular ruler except an emperor, to whom a king may be subject.

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   Apr 13, 2024 · Monarchy, political system based upon the undivided sovereignty or rule of a single person. The term applies to states in which supreme authority is vested in the monarch, an individual ruler who functions as the head of state and who achieves his or her position through heredity.

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   The current monarch is King Charles III, who ascended the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch and their immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties.