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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Following the war game, the Prince of Wales and two warships—a British destroyer and a Norwegian frigate—arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan, near Tokyo, on Tuesday.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
For the Prince of Wales, priorities lie elsewhere: supporting his wife, who is recovering from cancer treatment, and guiding their young family through pivotal years — with attention to 12-year-old George, his heir.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 12 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
The Prince of Wales, 43, has seen his project for the unhoused make new inroads into solving part of the problem with a new partnership that is set to help young homeless people.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 30 July 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
For the Prince of Wales, priorities lie elsewhere: supporting his wife, who is recovering from cancer treatment, and guiding their young family through pivotal years — with attention to 12-year-old George, his heir.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 12 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
The Prince of Wales, 43, has seen his project for the unhoused make new inroads into solving part of the problem with a new partnership that is set to help young homeless people.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 30 July 2025
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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