The riverboat queen glided along the Mississippi, her paddlewheel stirring up a ribbon of foam as passengers leaned over the rail to watch the sunset.

Under the coastal sun, the queen palm shaded the patio with its feathery fronds, becoming the centerpiece of the garden.

The queen palms along the boulevard provided cool shade during the summer.

At the costume ball, the faux queens stole the spotlight with their elaborate gowns and playful crowns.

At rehearsals, the drama queens in the cast argued over every tiny gesture and line.

She entered the room like a Queen of Sheba, expecting everyone to fawn over her and fetch silk cushions.

The bean queens gathered at dawn to inspect the new crop.

Conservationists believe that bio queens could help reestablish delicate food webs in the polluted wetlands.

At the outdoor festival, the chili queens served steaming bowls to eager crowds while swapping recipes and stories.

At the festival, the oldest chili queen shared stories about selling bowls of chili con carne from a cart on San Antonio's streets.