Definition

1. Noun:
   • A female heir apparent to a throne: A woman who is first in line to inherit the throne of a monarchy, typically the eldest daughter of a sovereign.
   • The wife of a crown prince: The spouse of a male heir apparent to a throne.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The crown princess attended the state ceremony on behalf of the king. (Referring to the female heir apparent.)
  • As crown princess, she will undertake many official duties. (Referring to the wife of the crown prince.)

Advanced Usage

• The title "crown princess" is used in constitutional and hereditary monarchies. The specific rules of succession determine who holds the title.
• In some monarchies, the title may be held by a woman who is the heir presumptive (next in line but whose position could be displaced by the birth of a more eligible heir), though it is most commonly associated with the heir apparent.

Variants and Related Words

• Crown Prince (n): The male heir apparent to a throne.
• Heir Apparent (n): An heir whose right to inherit cannot be superseded by the birth of another heir.
• Princess Royal (n): A title sometimes conferred on the eldest daughter of a sovereign.

Synonyms

• Heiress apparent (for the first definition).
• Princess consort (can be related to the second definition, though not a perfect synonym).

Related Phrases

• To be invested as Crown Princess: To be formally granted the title and responsibilities.
  • She was invested as crown princess in a grand ceremony.

Noun

1. a female heir apparent to a throne
2. the wife of a crown prince