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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For jewelry pieces, the Princess of Wales went the sentimental route, wearing the Prince of Wales Feather Brooch — a piece that dates back to the 19th century and features the Prince of Wales emblem.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025
The Prince of Wales Feathers Brooch was originally made as a wedding present for Princess Alexandra of Denmark in 1863, in a design inspired by the Prince of Wales' badge.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Heirloom jewelry in the form of Princess Diana’s double-drop sapphire and diamond earring and the Prince of Wales feather brooch.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
An ultra-rare bottle of bubbly from the wedding of King Charles III, then the Prince of Wales, and Princess Diana, then known as Lady Diana Spencer, will soon be up for grabs at Danish auction house Brunn Rasmussen.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025
The Prince of Wales Feathers Brooch was originally made as a wedding present for Princess Alexandra of Denmark in 1863, in a design inspired by the Prince of Wales' badge.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Heirloom jewelry in the form of Princess Diana’s double-drop sapphire and diamond earring and the Prince of Wales feather brooch.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
An ultra-rare bottle of bubbly from the wedding of King Charles III, then the Prince of Wales, and Princess Diana, then known as Lady Diana Spencer, will soon be up for grabs at Danish auction house Brunn Rasmussen.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 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 13 Dec. 2025.
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