Prince of Wales

noun phrase

-ˈwālz 

: the male heir apparent to the British throne

—used as a title only after it has been specifically conferred by the sovereign

Examples of Prince of Wales in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Louise followed in the footsteps of her cousin Prince William by attending the Scottish university, where the Prince of Wales famously met and fell in love with his future wife, Kate Middleton, while studying in the early 2000s. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

The royal family's website says the Prince of Wales carries out official duties in support of the king while overseeing charitable projects in Britain and abroad. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

And the story was about King George IV of England, then the Prince of Wales, and his deep infatuation with a Catholic commoner, Maria Fitzherbert. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

The resort became prominent in the early 20th century, eventually attracting travelers like Winston Churchill, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Sean Connery. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Prince of Wales

• ails
• ales
• bailes
• bails
• bales
• dales
• dalles
• fails
• gales
• hails
• hales
• jails