What is grand queen dowager?

A grand queen dowager is a title given to the widow of a monarch who was also a queen in her own right. She holds the position of highest-ranking dowager in the royal family and has a significant influence in the affairs of the state and the royal household. The title is an honorary one and does not carry any official duties or responsibilities. In some cultures, the grand queen dowager may be referred to as the queen mother or empress dowager, depending on the traditions and customs of the country in question. Examples of grand queen dowagers include Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom and Empress Dowager Cixi of China.