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, 42, represented the British royal family and his father, King Charles, at the ceremony, which was also attended by other royals, foreign dignitaries and religious leaders from around the world including U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Donald Trump and more.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The Prince of Wales has been regularly using his father’s lawyers Harbottle & Lewis and its partner, Gerrard Tyrrell.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Apr. 2025
The Prince of Wales’ attendance in place of the King is a modern tradition, and a statement to further establish William’s role as future king.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
The Prince of Wales and the Dauntless will be joined by five other naval vessels, according to the Royal Navy, incorporating a pair of British ships, the frigate HMS Richmond and the tanker RFA Tidespring, as well as two Royal Norwegian Navy ships and a Canadian frigate.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The Prince of Wales has been regularly using his father’s lawyers Harbottle & Lewis and its partner, Gerrard Tyrrell.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Apr. 2025
The Prince of Wales’ attendance in place of the King is a modern tradition, and a statement to further establish William’s role as future king.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
The Prince of Wales and the Dauntless will be joined by five other naval vessels, according to the Royal Navy, incorporating a pair of British ships, the frigate HMS Richmond and the tanker RFA Tidespring, as well as two Royal Norwegian Navy ships and a Canadian frigate.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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