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, 43, teamed up with English soccer star Jill Scott for a surprise video.
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
In the original photo found on Getty Images, King Charles, Prince of Wales at the time, appears with Bill Gates and Andrew.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island could see up to 8 inches of snow, and Prince of Wales Island up to 7 inches through Tuesday.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
For jewelry pieces, the Princess of Wales went the sentimental route, wearing the Prince of Wales Feather Brooch — a piece that dates back to the 19th century and features the Prince of Wales emblem.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
In the original photo found on Getty Images, King Charles, Prince of Wales at the time, appears with Bill Gates and Andrew.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island could see up to 8 inches of snow, and Prince of Wales Island up to 7 inches through Tuesday.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
For jewelry pieces, the Princess of Wales went the sentimental route, wearing the Prince of Wales Feather Brooch — a piece that dates back to the 19th century and features the Prince of Wales emblem.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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