Throne
![Throne of Emperor Napoleon I, dating from 1808, in the throne room at the Palace of Fontainebleau, France](/Images/godic/202501/28/Throne_of_Napoleon,_in_the_throne_room_of_Fontainebleau_Palace3923.jpg")
![The thrones for the Canadian monarch (back left) and his or her royal consort (back right) in the Senate of Canada; these may also be occupied by the sovereign's representative, the governor general and his or her viceregal consort at the State Opening of Parliament (the speaker's chair is at centre)](/Images/godic/202501/28/Canadian-Senate-thrones3923.jpg")
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![Fanciful depiction of Solomon on his throne](/Images/godic/202501/28/King_Solomon_on_throne3923.jpg")
A throne is the seat of state of a potentate or dignitary, especially the seat occupied by a sovereign on state occasions; or the seat occupied by a pope or bishop on ceremonial occasions. "Throne" in an abstract sense can also refer to the monarchy or the Crown itself, an instance of metonymy, and is also used in many expressions such as "the power behind the throne".