Husbands or wives of reigning monarchs (8)

I believe the answer is:

consorts

(Other definitions for consorts that I've seen before include "Scorns to mix with royal couples" , "Partners, companions" , "Hangs out with" , "Scorns to mix with royal husbands or wives" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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