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 silk satin dress featured an off-the-shoulder design that may remind readers of a certain silk dress worn by the late Princess Diana back in 1994, when Charles was still the Prince of Wales.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 June 2025
The claim is being made by several royal experts who noted that the Prince of Wales has been preparing for his future role as monarch while supporting his father, King Charles, who has cancer.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
So, in William's case, he would be referred to as the Prince of Wales, or POW for short, while his father would be described as His Majesty the King, or HMK.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Kate and William, both 43, confirmed the arrival of the puppies with a photo released on June 21 to celebrate the Prince of Wales' birthday.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 June 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 June 2025
The claim is being made by several royal experts who noted that the Prince of Wales has been preparing for his future role as monarch while supporting his father, King Charles, who has cancer.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
So, in William's case, he would be referred to as the Prince of Wales, or POW for short, while his father would be described as His Majesty the King, or HMK.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Kate and William, both 43, confirmed the arrival of the puppies with a photo released on June 21 to celebrate the Prince of Wales' birthday.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 June 2025
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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. 2025.
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