From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishthe Crownthe Crown (also the crown) a) PGOthe position of being king or queen The treaty of Troyes made Henry V heir to the crown of France. Questioning the authority of the Crown was considered an act of treason. b) PGthe government of a country such as Britain that is officially led by a king or queen He has retired from the service of the Crown. → crown
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the Crown• The islands are possessions of the Crown.• Prince Charles is next in line to the crown. 