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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After the father and son attended a game together in 2024, the Prince of Wales confirmed that George was a full-on Villa supporter.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Their different iterations were a fresh addition to the brand’s coats and jackets in soft vicuña, down jackets in wool and cashmere flannels rendered in patterns such as houndstooth, Prince of Wales checks and chevron.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Prince of Wales recently told Schitt’s Creek actor Eugene Levy that his electric scooter was a life-saver for appointments with King Charles at Windsor Castle.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
To protect the totem poles that remained, elders from Tlingit villages on Tongass Island and Village Island and a Haida village on Prince of Wales Island allowed theirs to be moved.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Their different iterations were a fresh addition to the brand’s coats and jackets in soft vicuña, down jackets in wool and cashmere flannels rendered in patterns such as houndstooth, Prince of Wales checks and chevron.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Prince of Wales recently told Schitt’s Creek actor Eugene Levy that his electric scooter was a life-saver for appointments with King Charles at Windsor Castle.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
To protect the totem poles that remained, elders from Tlingit villages on Tongass Island and Village Island and a Haida village on Prince of Wales Island allowed theirs to be moved.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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