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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Charles would later take a similar approach by collaborating with Jonathan Dimbleby on a 1994 book and documentary project titled simply The Prince of Wales. —

Allie Merriam, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025 The Prince of Wales, 42, made a trip to Guildford on Wednesday, Jan. 29 to stop by NatureMetrics, a 2024 Earthshot Prize finalist that enables companies to measure and report on their impact on nature and ecosystems. —

Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 The Prince of Wales described how Princess Alice of Battenberg—Prince Philip's mother—had sheltered a Jewish widow and two of her children to protect them during the Nazi occupation of Athens. —

Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 While Charles began issuing warrants as the Prince of Wales in 1980, that honor was not extended to his wife, Princess Diana, after their wedding in 1981. —

Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025 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 6 Feb. 2025.

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