Prince of Wales
noun phrase
\ -ˈwālz
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Definition of Prince of Wales
: 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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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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