royals
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹɔɪəɫz// UK //ɹˈɔɪəlz// roy·als
n. the members of a king or queen's family. You use this word to talk about the group of people who belong to a royal house.
n. the members of a royal family, specifically those belonging to a reigning or formerly reigning monarch's household. Often used collectively to refer to the institution of the monarchy.
The royals attended the charity event yesterday.
Crowds gathered outside the palace gates hoping to catch a glimpse of the royals as they arrived for the wedding.
Public fascination with the royals often fluctuates between deep-seated traditionalism and intense scrutiny of their private lives, reflecting broader societal debates about the relevance of hereditary power.
Usage
Usually used in the plural form to refer to the family as a group.