Legal Definitions - queen

Definition: A queen is a woman who holds the highest position of power in a monarchy. There are different types of queens:

1. Queen Regnant: A woman who possesses the sovereignty and royal power in her own right. Examples include Queen Mary I, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth II.
2. Queen Consort: The wife of a reigning king who has some royal prerogatives but is legally no different from the rest of the king's subjects. An example is Queen Elizabeth, the wife of King George VI.
3. Queen Regent: A woman who rules in place of the actual sovereign, such as if the sovereign is a child. An example is Queen Isabella I of Castile, who ruled in place of her daughter Joanna.
4. Dowager-Queen: A queen who is the widow of a king. An example is Queen Alexandra, the widow of King Edward VII.

These examples illustrate the different types of queens and their roles in a monarchy.