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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King Charles was the Prince of Wales for 64 years, from 1958 until 2022, when the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, prompted his accession at age 73. —

Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 The winners will be selected by the Prince of Wales and a panel of experts including José Andrés, Queen Rania of Jordan and David Attenborough. —

Kathy Rose Obrien, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024 Franklin expedition Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Center. —

Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024 The Prince of Wales, 42, and wife Kate Middleton are parents to Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, and the kids are currently amid an autumn break from Lambrook School. —

Janine Henni, People.com, 23 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2024.

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