What does the cryptic crossword clue "Important people, monarch and child welcomed by servants (10)" mean?

The definition is "Important people". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym="ER,SON") + ER (synonym="ER") + SON (synonym="SON") + AGES (synonym="ER,SON") = PERSONAGES; definition: "Important people," The answer is PERSONAGES.

Important people, monarch and child welcomed by servants (10)

Times Cryptic #28891 | 26 Across | 2024-04-15 flower

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