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ascend the throne in British English See full dictionary entry for ascend Examples of 'ascend the throne' in a sentenceascend the throne Yet when she was born in 1926, nobody imagined she would ascend the throne.She was a fairly minor royal, only third in line of succession and never expected to ascend the throne.We all know the basic plot: a young king ascends the throne.His illegitimacy was not a concern, until his father ascended the throne.Have they just been kind to him, or do they expect a payback soon - like as soon as he ascends the throne?China's emperors would begin building their tombs as soon as they ascended the throne to ensure the grandest style and best position for the afterlife.Until last year, when the law was changed, that barred him from ascending the throne.He was 9 when he ascended the throne, but died at just 18 years old.Anyway, you stand about as much chance of ascending the throne as you do of winning the jackpot.The monarchy will not long retain its popularity if the new king continues to volunteer trenchant views to ministers when he eventually ascends the throne. |