prince of the blood

prince of the blood

noun Someone, especially a male, with direct hereditary lineage to a monarch. Being a prince of the blood, he knew his actions and behavior would be scrutinized at every stage of his life. The police said they would not investigate a prince of the blood under any circumstances.

See also: blood, of, prince

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prince (or princess) of the blood

a man (or woman) who is a prince (or princess) by right of their royal descent.

See also: blood, of, prince

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