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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Princess Kate affectionately touching on the back during a royal engagement has caught attention online after the Prince of Wales made a cheeky joke.
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Jack Royston, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Built, at least initially, for the sole use of the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, the 4×4 has the look of a classic sporting vehicle.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
Prince Harry, Prince William need intervention to end feud: expert
True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen tells Fox News Digital tensions remain high between the Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales as their father, King Charles III, hopes to make peace.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
It's been widely reported that the rift between the Prince of Wales, 42, and the Duke of Sussex, 40, began in 2016 when William expressed concerns about how quickly Harry's relationship with Meghan was progressing.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jack Royston, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Built, at least initially, for the sole use of the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, the 4×4 has the look of a classic sporting vehicle.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
Prince Harry, Prince William need intervention to end feud: expert
True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen tells Fox News Digital tensions remain high between the Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales as their father, King Charles III, hopes to make peace.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
It's been widely reported that the rift between the Prince of Wales, 42, and the Duke of Sussex, 40, began in 2016 when William expressed concerns about how quickly Harry's relationship with Meghan was progressing.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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