Prince of Wales
noun phrase
: 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 March 21, the Prince of Wales visited British troops based at the Tapa Camp during the second day of his first-ever trip to the Baltic state bordering Russia.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
As Prince of Wales, Charles visited Vatican City on five occasions.
—Max Foster, Christopher Lamb and Billy Stockwell, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Up in Alaska, the NWS said that Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island could see up to 5 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 miles per hour.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The Prince of Wales visited Mental Health Initiatives, which has merged with charity The Mix and provides the innovative Shout service
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Prince William is celebrating a landmark for a mental health support service.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
As Prince of Wales, Charles visited Vatican City on five occasions.
—Max Foster, Christopher Lamb and Billy Stockwell, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Up in Alaska, the NWS said that Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island could see up to 5 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 miles per hour.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The Prince of Wales visited Mental Health Initiatives, which has merged with charity The Mix and provides the innovative Shout service
Comments
Prince William is celebrating a landmark for a mental health support service.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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