Royal Family Terminology

noun an elderly woman of elevated social status

• The dowager duchess hosted an elegant charity event at her estate.
• The old dowager lady down the street always gives out the best Halloween candy.
• That dowager is always throwing the fanciest parties in town.
• She was considered the dowager of the group, always offering wise advice and guidance.

noun Meghan Markle is a proper noun referring to a person's name.

• Meghan Markle is a former actress who became a member of the British royal family.
• Did you see Meghan Markle's latest outfit? She always looks so stylish.
• I heard Meghan Markle is living her best life now that she's left the royal family.
• Meghan Markle's rise to fame has been nothing short of a fairy tale.

noun a term used to describe the decision of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family

• The decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step back from royal duties is commonly referred to as Megxit.
• Have you heard about Megxit? It's all over the news!
• Megxit is causing quite a stir in the royal family.
• The aftermath of Megxit has left many questioning the future of the monarchy.