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 former Prince Charles visited the United States in 1970 when he was newly crowned the Prince of Wales.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Originally made for Princess Alexandra of Denmark in 1863 as a gift upon marrying the then-Prince of Wales, King Edward VII, the brooch has been passed down to the woman who has held the title ever since.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Charles also visited the United States 19 times as Prince of Wales, according to Buckingham Palace.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
That being said, Harry’s surname while growing up was, unofficially, Wales, reflective of his father—now known as King Charles—and his title during Harry’s youth as Prince of Wales.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Originally made for Princess Alexandra of Denmark in 1863 as a gift upon marrying the then-Prince of Wales, King Edward VII, the brooch has been passed down to the woman who has held the title ever since.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Charles also visited the United States 19 times as Prince of Wales, according to Buckingham Palace.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
That being said, Harry’s surname while growing up was, unofficially, Wales, reflective of his father—now known as King Charles—and his title during Harry’s youth as Prince of Wales.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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