throne 
/ˈθroʊn/ noun
plural thrones /ˈθroʊn/ noun 1 [count] : the special chair for a king, queen, or other powerful person
▪ The king sat on his throne. 2 the throne : the position of king or queen
▪ He is next in line for the throne. ▪ the heir to the throne ▪ He ascended the throne [=became king] after the death of his father.
▪ The king sat on his throne.
▪ He is next in line for the throne. ▪ the heir to the throne ▪ He ascended the throne [=became king] after the death of his father.
the power behind the throne — see 1power
