Prince of Wales

noun phrase

-ˈwālz

: the male heir apparent to the British throne

—used as a title only after it has been specifically conferred by the sovereign

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On Thursday, the Prince of Wales took to the couple’s social media and shared a previously unseen black-and-white portrait of the mother of three. —

Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025 The Princess and Prince of Wales share Prince George, born in 2013, Princess Charlotte, born in 2015, and Prince Louis, born in 2018. —

Brendan Le, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 After a tumultuous year, the Princess of Wales turns 43 today, with the Prince of Wales praising his partner of more than two decades across Kensington Palace’s socials. —

Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025 Charles was the United Kingdom’s longest-serving heir to the throne during his time as Prince of Wales. —

Hannah Peart, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Prince of Wales

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Prince of Wales was in the 15th century

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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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