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 Prince of Wales is set to attend the conference on behalf of King Charles.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025
The suit, crafted by the eponymous British designer, featured the Prince of Wales check, popularized in the early 20th century with longevity extending to today.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
The spot was a chance to reframe the Prince of Wales' public image after years of headlines surrounding family rifts and the fallout from the departure of his brother, Prince Harry, and sister-in-law, Meghan Markle, from the royal fold in 2020.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
British newspaper The Times reported Chinese fighter jets performed simulated missile attacks on the warship HMS Richmond, and China’s warships also stalked the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025
The suit, crafted by the eponymous British designer, featured the Prince of Wales check, popularized in the early 20th century with longevity extending to today.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
The spot was a chance to reframe the Prince of Wales' public image after years of headlines surrounding family rifts and the fallout from the departure of his brother, Prince Harry, and sister-in-law, Meghan Markle, from the royal fold in 2020.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
British newspaper The Times reported Chinese fighter jets performed simulated missile attacks on the warship HMS Richmond, and China’s warships also stalked the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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