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 royal family's website says the Prince of Wales carries out official duties in support of the king while overseeing charitable projects in Britain and abroad. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

And the story was about King George IV of England, then the Prince of Wales, and his deep infatuation with a Catholic commoner, Maria Fitzherbert. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

There, the Prince of Wales spoke about Earthshot’s ambitious decade-long goal to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

The resort became prominent in the early 20th century, eventually attracting travelers like Winston Churchill, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Sean Connery. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Prince of Wales

• ails
• ales
• bailes
• bails
• bales
• dales
• dalles
• fails
• gales
• hails
• hales
• jails