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, who receives his income from the Duchy of Cornwall estate, raked in approximately $30 million in 2025, according to the estate's 2025 Integrated Impact Report, which was first released in June.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
There was a Prince of Wales jacket with lots of personality but was also a little extra for my taste.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
The Prince of Wales—whose secondary title is the Duke of Cornwall—earns his income from the Duchy of Cornwall, so William has netted over $30 million in 2025 alone.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
William had been president of the FA since 2006, and the change reflects his senior role as Prince of Wales.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
There was a Prince of Wales jacket with lots of personality but was also a little extra for my taste.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
The Prince of Wales—whose secondary title is the Duke of Cornwall—earns his income from the Duchy of Cornwall, so William has netted over $30 million in 2025 alone.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
William had been president of the FA since 2006, and the change reflects his senior role as Prince of Wales.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 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 Jan. 2026.
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