royal throne

King's ceremonial seat

A royal throne is the ceremonial chair occupied by a monarch during formal occasions—coronations, audiences, and state functions.

The throne serves as the physical symbol of sovereign power; to ascend the throne or sit on the throne means to become or serve as monarch.

By extension, the throne refers to the monarchy itself: a challenge to the throne.

Related
  • crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
  • scepterCeremonial staff of sovereignty
  • monarchHereditary supreme ruler
  • kingMale crowned ruler
  • queenMost powerful chess piece

coronation · palace · reign · majesty · sovereign · seat of power · gilded · gold leaf · velvet · red velvet · chamber · dynasty · line of succession · heir · rightful heir · power · court · regal

Opposites
status/rank of seating

royal thronewooden stool

Simple legless seat

folding chair · dirt floor · plastic chair · wooden bench · milk crate

power/authority

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Housing for enslaved persons

pillory · gallows · chains · shackles · stocks

social position

royal throneworkhouse

Institution housing poor laborers

poorhouse · slave quarters · servant's quarters

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G