Although he had little experience in state affairs, William was at first popular with the people.

Always he came back to the trials of state affairs.

He was assigned to the standing committee on state affairs.

As in Europe, the church always had control over the state affairs of the colony.

The nation's military leader treated the visit as a state affair.

"Is there anything you wish to discuss about your conduct of state affairs while I was away?"

He received training in the management of state affairs.

Internal state affairs were performed independently, without any outside help.

"Edward is a great king," she said, 'and state affairs are safe in his hands.

Her memory was severely impaired and she could no longer take part in state affairs.