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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The picture in this year's Christmas card shows the Princess and Prince of Wales arm in arm with their children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis—in Norfolk. —

Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024 Prince William and actress Hannah Waddingham are teaming up in a new documentary on the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize. —

Erin Hill, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 She was joined by her husband, William, Prince of Wales, and her three kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. —

Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024 Upon his arrival in Bulford, Wiltshire, on Dec. 10, the Prince of Wales, 42, was warmly welcomed by soldiers of the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment and their families at the base. —

Simon Perry, People.com, 10 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 5 Jan. 2025.

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