Prince of Wales
Americannoun
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a title conferred on the eldest son, or heir apparent, of the British sovereign.
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Cape, a cape in W Alaska, on Bering Strait opposite the Russian Federation: the westernmost point of North America.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Prince of Wales
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325
Example Sentences
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Out of pocket, Delpino chased the Prince of Wales for decades, but got the royal brushoff.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
In 1785 the impresario Carlo Delpini promoted a Venetian night at the royal command of the Prince of Wales.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The Prince of Wales has said his family "couldn't cope without" his wife and he felt "very proud" of Catherine for completing her first official international trip recently since her cancer diagnosis.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The Prince of Wales also recorded a birthday message after being stopped by Mark O'Mahoney during a walkabout of the new Newquay suburb.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Vera Louise dressed him like the Prince of Wales and read him vivid stories.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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