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 celebrating not only Father's Day on June 21, but also his 44th birthday.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
In school photos, the future Prince of Wales could be seen wearing the society’s signature waistcoat and checkered pants.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Operating independently, the Mitscher integrated with multiple carrier strike groups, including the Ford, Abraham Lincoln, and UK Prince of Wales.
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Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
William was on hand at Ascot to present The Prince of Wales' Stakes trophy on the second day of the event.
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
In school photos, the future Prince of Wales could be seen wearing the society’s signature waistcoat and checkered pants.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Operating independently, the Mitscher integrated with multiple carrier strike groups, including the Ford, Abraham Lincoln, and UK Prince of Wales.
—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
William was on hand at Ascot to present The Prince of Wales' Stakes trophy on the second day of the event.
—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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