“She had a direct line to the throne, and thus was dotted over and swarmed with flattery and adoration.”

“He was seated on his throne in a ceremonial Osiris-like pose, but his eyes betrayed his curiosity.”

“In its totality, the throneroom represents a complex play between convention and innovation in the sequence of ancient Mesopotamian art up to that point.”

“Xanila explained that this was one of the anterooms off the main throneroom in which the king was accustomed to hold court with his entire retinue.”

“Balliol therefore had to perform homage and fealty to Edward before his enthronement.”

“The patriarchate was restored, with the enthronement of Sergei eight days later.”

“The text that was assigned to me at the enthronement in the evening was this very text about the Good Shepherd, and it was wonderful.”

“Two gilded thrones, now covered in royal blue draperies, were placed at the far end of the room.”

“The emperor and the empress eased themselves into their silk-cushioned thrones.”

“There were three chairs, the chief rabbi, the president of Italy and the pope, all on three equal thrones.”