How to Use royal in a Sentence

royal

1 of 2 adjective
  • They received a royal welcome as they stepped off the plane.
  • Is this app a royal pain in the neck?
    — Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The royal dynasty the world needs right now.
    — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 June 2026
  • And of course, the little princess showed off her royal wave!
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • The canary for the royal coal mine was the hot equerry.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Hoult has managed to bring all kinds of layers to his royal fool.
    — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
  • But the first two days seemed to be a grand time for the royal family.
    — Town & Country, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The royal couples then posed for a photo and sat down to chat.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Today is the last day of the royal visit.
    — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • But how far will that rule about royal gatherings go?
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Later that year, the two of them embarked on their first royal tour.
    — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
  • One slice of royal protocol that is still very much in tact, though?
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Here are the best royal wedding dresses of all time.
    — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Kate and William’s royal wedding wasn’t just about a dress or a tiara.
    — Erin Hill, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • What did the royal family know and when?
    — Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The royal corpse was removed from the church and sunk in a bog, and a stake was run through its chest.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Prince Harry is making the case that tabloids are a royal pain.
    — Vulture, 8 June 2023
  • To royal insiders, these are big claims.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Next to the royal heir's head is a brown cocker spaniel, whose name has not been shared publicly.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The royal closets are also packed with high-street brands like Zara.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The royal wedding was a turning point for Meghan.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The role marks Meghan’s first return to acting since royal life.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
  • His royal points were about 25 inches long and flat like butter knives.
    — Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Any pullback will not be at the royal household’s request.
    — Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Also, the royal staff are loyal.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The royal family is one of the largest landowners.
    — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Good news has been in short supply for the royal family in recent months.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
  • Highgrove is his happy place where he is relaxed and away from royal duties.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Høiby was raised as part of the royal family but without any claim to the throne.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The remains were unearthed, most with palms down, from three shallow pits near the throne room of a royal palace.
    — Franz Lidz, New York Times, 16 May 2023

royal

2 of 2 noun
  • The royals need to keep him at all costs!
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
  • Age catches up to us all, even the royals.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The royals have shared only small glimpses of their true home over the years.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
  • So, how do the royals ring in the New Year, and with whom?
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
  • What do the royals think about Markle’s series?
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
  • On the other hand a royal may intrigue him.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • She's even donned a tiara for the occasion—dressed as a royal?
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Rumors of affairs plague all royals, even those no longer with us.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 May 2026
  • And life as a working royal isn't all sparkly.
    — Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • One truly feels like a royal when driving one.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • In last year's portrait, the young royal's two front teeth were missing.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Because yes, the royals have plenty of that.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The late royal's penchant for a fast food burger was about more than food, of course.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Charles’ dilemma was one perhaps unique to royals.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The new year could also see the royals doing quite a bit of travel.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Normally, the royals just go with it.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The royal paired the pumps with cobalt Fiona Clare couture.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
  • But the list of Spanish royals in the Olympics does not end there.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
  • One notable royal will not be present at all during the visit.
    — Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • This ancient Greek name is fit for a young royal of any gender.
    — Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Anne was the first British royal to go to the Olympics for riding.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • But the senior royals of today still keep a watchful eye on their guests.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • One of West coast Hiphop royal treasures.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2025
  • And tellingly, even the royals themselves seem to be in on the moment.
    — Erin Hill, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Channel the royal by pairing it with a gray trench coat, or wear it on its own with pants or skirts.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The royal wore a vibrant red midi dress with long sleeves and fabric belt at the waist.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • He was ousted as a senior royal three years prior.
    — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • He was ousted as a senior royal three years prior.
    — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Not that the down-to-earth stage royal visualizes her name spelled out in lights.
    — Matthew Gurewitsch, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Chard said the siblings are getting support from two key royals.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026

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