the power behind the throne

someone without an official job who secretly controls an organization or government The chairman's daughter was the power behind the throne for several years before he died.

the power behind the throne

someone who does not have an official position in a government or organization but who secretly controls it In his later years, the chairman's daughter was the power behind the throne.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Debora	-	Italian, German, Dutch
Isma'il	-	Arabic
Alaois	AL-eesh	Irish
Sumantra	-	Bengali
Seo-Hyun	su-hyun	Korean
Cate	KAYT	English (Rare)