It was Jimmy's private kingdom, and one where he could be bedeviled only by his own thoughts.

In contrast, their family remains a "fortress," a private kingdom of safety, comfort and calm.

Their brochure has just come in from the printer's and it reads like the prospective buyer is being offered a private little kingdom.

There was a sense of melancholy, a brooding disengagement, as if Saramfal's citizens had never quite connected with the world beyond their small, private kingdom.

When not on solo tours, cosmetically altered Michael, the family superstar, withdraws into his own private kingdom of animals and children.

They ran the place pretty much as their own private kingdom, and had in fact turned the island into quite a thriving little trade entrepot.

It was like entering a private kingdom.

When he was outside its walls, Faisal spoke very little of his private kingdom.

Had his private kingdom been invaded, spoiled forever by the mysterious visitor?

Inspired by his own private kingdom?