king consort

The term "king consort" refers to the husband of a reigning queen, a title that denotes his royal marriage without granting him sovereign authority.

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(formal, rare)The husband of a reigning queen, holding a royal title without sovereign powers.

The king consort attended the state banquet alongside the queen.
In some monarchies, the title of king consort is rarely used, with 'prince consort' being more common.