(1) Born in Scotland, he moved to England in 1604 after his father ascended the English throne .

(2) Sophia's son ascended the British throne as George I, the first of the Hanoverian kings.

(3) To usurp is to wrongfully assume power or the throne , to encroach upon something.

(4) The throne room

(5) A few years ago, one of our local papers printed a cartoon about Elvis' death on the throne .

(6) A large and very ornate throne sat on the far wall, but no one occupied it.

(7) Just because she had a direct line to the throne and its power, she was dotted over and swarmed with flattery and adoration.

(8) There were several seats on either side of the throne , and eight chairs had been placed in a semicircle opposite it.

(9) They are the powers around the throne , and often they know their own importance.

(10) Leaders come and go, but the power is behind the throne .

(11) Henry was recognised as heir to the French throne and regent of France.

(12) The royal couple left the Netherlands to ascend the British throne in 1689.

(13) Angelique yawned and shifted sideways in the throne for comfort, lifting her legs over the right arm rest.

(14) The heir to the throne

(15) The Knossos throne room has a magnificent throne flanked by wall paintings showing griffins and projects an image of divine power.

(16) When his friend took over the Papal throne , Galileo thought he would finally find a sympathetic ear.

(17) I climbed up on the throne and got comfortable and did my business.

(18) The doors led into a large throne room, decorated with marble pillars and stained glass windows.

(19) Let me suggest that for William, heir to the throne , the monarchy is a Gordian knot whose time for cutting is well overdue.

(20) Someone (who will remain nameless) thinks Charles should abdicate the British throne and come out here instead.