come to the throne

Meaning

To become the ruler of a country, especially a king or queen.

Examples

• Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952.
• The young prince was prepared to come to the throne after his father's abdication.

Pronunciation: kʌm tuː ðə θroʊn

How to Use come to the throne

come to the throne (idiom)

to become the ruler of a country (king/queen) — "The princess was only ten when she came to the throne."

ascend the throne (idiom)

to become the ruler of a country (king/queen) — "He will ascend the throne next year."

inherit the throne (idiom)

to become the ruler of a country through family relation — "She will inherit the throne from her mother."

Synonyms of come to the throne

Words with a similar meaning to come to the throne:

• ascend the throne
• inherit the crown
• become monarch
• reign

Antonyms of come to the throne

Words with the opposite meaning to come to the throne:

• abdicate
• depose