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 official opening in the summer of 2007 was led by King Charles III (then the Prince of Wales), creating England’s first operational whisky distillery since 1901.
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Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In Alaska, the hottest temperatures will most likely be felt on Prince of Wales Island, NWS general forecaster Zoe Kaplan told Newsweek, specifically areas like Hollis or Thorne Bay.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
If George becomes heir to the throne before finishing school, William may delay any bestowal of the Prince of Wales title.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The aircraft carrier My Mother’s Wedding also includes the unexpected wow factor in the ginormous Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales used in scenes involving Johansson’s naval commander.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In Alaska, the hottest temperatures will most likely be felt on Prince of Wales Island, NWS general forecaster Zoe Kaplan told Newsweek, specifically areas like Hollis or Thorne Bay.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
If George becomes heir to the throne before finishing school, William may delay any bestowal of the Prince of Wales title.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The aircraft carrier My Mother’s Wedding also includes the unexpected wow factor in the ginormous Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales used in scenes involving Johansson’s naval commander.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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