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 The Prince of Wales, who is the President of the Football Association, was spotted wearing matching suits and ties with his eldest son at the Olympiastadion Berlin. —

Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024 The Prince of Wales is the president of England’s Football Association (FA) and a regular sight at England football games. —

Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 14 July 2024 By Rebecca Schneid July 6, 2024 3:46 PM EDT A video posted on TikTok on Friday claims to show Prince William—the Prince of Wales and husband of Kate Middleton—riding around Windsor Castle on an electric scooter. —

Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 6 July 2024 King Charles also made his eldest son the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the male heir apparent to the English throne since around 1301. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Prince of Wales

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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