royal household

collocation in English

meaningsofroyalandhousehold

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royal
adjective
uk
/ˈrɔɪ.əl/
us
/ˈrɔɪ.əl/
belonging or connected to a king or queen or a member of ...
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household
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/ˈhaʊs.həʊld/
us
/ˈhaʊs.hoʊld/
a group of people, often a family, who ...
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(Definition ofroyalandhouseholdfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Formally, the cause of divorce appeared to be the internal competition within the polygamousroyalhouseholdover the favours of the sultan.
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On her accession these ' faithful servants ' were appointed to positions of access and intimacy within theroyalhousehold.
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Each female member of theroyalhouseholdoccupied a set position within the household's left-right opposition.
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Things were different in theroyalhousehold, where marriages were traditionally linked directly to political interests.
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The members of theroyalhouseholdchapel, for example, are described by many different titles of which 'gentleman' and 'clerk' appear to be completely interchangeable.
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But individuals within the palaces, presumably par t of the extendedroyalhousehold, are known to have worked shell and bone and probably to have spun cloth.
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Those in priest's orders amongst theroyalhouseholdchapel, of course, would have been required to lead a celibate life and thus would not legitimately have sons.
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The cost of the new service will be met by theroyalhouseholdfrom the royal travel grant in aid and should provide significant savings.
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Theroyalhouseholdmay seek advice from any source.
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The answer is yes, but it is entirely a matter for theroyalhousehold.
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This reflects both lower inflation and cost savings by theroyalhousehold.
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There has also been contact with a senior official in theroyalhousehold.
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Last year, theroyalhouseholdcompleted a review on the future of the royal train.
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All other costs are met by theroyalhousehold.
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I would expect that to cover all aspects of the process of checking those who form part of theroyalhousehold.
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All other costs are met by theroyalhousehold, which is also responsible for the allocation of accommodation within the palace.
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I am referring now to the royal civil service—theroyalhousehold.
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The present hereditary keeper hardly ever occupies the accommodation, which is available for use by theroyalhouseholdwhenever required.
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In particular, it can be used for special situations with regard to theroyalhousehold.
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