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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The Prince of Wales is currently on a monthslong deployment to the Indo-Pacific.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Then came a double-breasted Prince of Wales check linen suit (Solbiati) lined with a tropical jungle print, and then the green linen suit (also Caccioppoli).
—Eric Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Touchingly, the pattern featured the Prince of Wales check, an apparent tribute to her husband, Prince William.
—Harriet Johnston, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
The pattern of her chic suit was interpreted as a tribute to Prince William, as the plaid is called the Prince of Wales check.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Then came a double-breasted Prince of Wales check linen suit (Solbiati) lined with a tropical jungle print, and then the green linen suit (also Caccioppoli).
—Eric Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Touchingly, the pattern featured the Prince of Wales check, an apparent tribute to her husband, Prince William.
—Harriet Johnston, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
The pattern of her chic suit was interpreted as a tribute to Prince William, as the plaid is called the Prince of Wales check.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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