1. A special seat of state (political or sacred), often raised on a platform or dais, typically ornate, reflective of the power or authority of the person designated to sit on the chair: The queen sat on the throne during the special ceremonies.

The throne was at first a stool or bench and later became an ornate armchair, usually raised on a dais and surmounted by a canopy which often became lavishly decorated.

Thrones have been made of a variety of materials, including wood, stone, ivory, and precious metals; in fact, Napoleon's throne was a gilded chair displaying eagles, lions, and other symbols.

2. The position of a king or a queen: The prince is next in line for the throne.

The prince ascended the throne after the death of his father, who was the king.

To install in or to occupy a position of royal authority: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, or Queen Elizabeth II, was throned in 1953 after her father George VI died in 1952.