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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Charles visited the United States 19 times as Prince of Wales; his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, made four state visits over her 70-year reign.
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Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
As Prince of Wales, Charles has traveled to stateside 19 times, including with Camilla on what was their first foreign tour as husband and wife in 2005.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The Prince of Wales is said to be more involved in controlling the way the public perceives the monarchy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
In many ways, this is in keeping with the modus operandi of the Prince of Wales.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
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Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
As Prince of Wales, Charles has traveled to stateside 19 times, including with Camilla on what was their first foreign tour as husband and wife in 2005.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The Prince of Wales is said to be more involved in controlling the way the public perceives the monarchy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
In many ways, this is in keeping with the modus operandi of the Prince of Wales.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for Prince of Wales
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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