Court Of Saint James's (Noun)
Meaning
The British royal court.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Court of St. James's was once a symbol of British power and prestige, a gathering place for royalty and high-ranking officials.
- The British monarch traditionally holds audiences with foreign ambassadors at the Court of St. James's, where they present their credentials.
- Diplomats posted to London often make a point of introducing themselves to the British government at the Court of St. James's.
- The term "Court of St. James's" has become synonymous with the British Foreign Office, the government department responsible for representing the United Kingdom abroad.
- Historically, members of the royal family would also hold social events and ceremonies at the Court of St. James's.