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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Their different iterations were a fresh addition to the brand’s coats and jackets in soft vicuña, down jackets in wool and cashmere flannels rendered in patterns such as houndstooth, Prince of Wales checks and chevron. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 The Prince of Wales, 43, made headlines in recent years for cruising around Windsor Castle and the surrounding area on an electric scooter. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 The Prince of Wales recently told Schitt’s Creek actor Eugene Levy that his electric scooter was a life-saver for appointments with King Charles at Windsor Castle. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026 To protect the totem poles that remained, elders from Tlingit villages on Tongass Island and Village Island and a Haida village on Prince of Wales Island allowed theirs to be moved. Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Prince of Wales

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Prince of Wales was in the 15th century

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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

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