What were those chairs called that kings and queens were carried on?

Question

I guess I am specifically thinking of ones that somebody like Elizabeth 1st would sit on when traveling places (short distances) and it would kind of be sitting on poles that several people would carry? Thanks!!

Answer 1

Throngs?

Answer 2

a litter

or a carrying chair

Answer 3

Sedan Chair.

A sedan chair is an enclosed chair that is borne on poles by two bearers. Usually, the luxury of being carried by others was reserved for emperors and high nobility.

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