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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As the world of British screen world prepares to honor its best at the annual BAFTA awards on Sunday, Feb. 15, the Prince of Wales visited a unique college where budding filmmakers are taking their first creative steps toward a possible career. —

Simon Perry, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025 The property’s tea service is curated to mirror historic royal personalities, including the Prince of Wales tea, Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly tea, and the King Louis XV caviar tea. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025 As Prince of Wales, Charles visited Vatican City on five occasions. —

Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025 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 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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