Prince of Wales

American  

noun

1. a title conferred on the eldest son, or heir apparent, of the British sovereign.

2. Cape, a cape in W Alaska, on Bering Strait opposite the Russian Federation: the westernmost point of North America.

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Prince of Wales ¹ British  

noun

1. the eldest son and heir apparent of the British sovereign

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Prince of Wales ² British  

noun

1. a cape in W Alaska, on the Bering Strait opposite the coast of the extreme northeast of Russia: the westernmost point of North America

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Prince of Wales Cultural  

1. A title traditionally held by the male heir to the throne of Britain. (See Wales.)

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Etymology

Origin of Prince of Wales

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325

Example Sentences

She will be enthroned on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by the Prince of Wales.

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However, the monarch is a keen football fan - said to be an avid Atlético de Madrid supporter - who alongside the Prince of Wales attended the Uefa Euro final between Spain and England in 2024.

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So far he has been joined by several famous faces, none more so than the Prince of Wales on Tuesday.

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He also writes that Meghan became a "divisive agent" and was seen by the Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales as a "threat".

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The Prince of Wales will be cheering on Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff later when they take on Italy in the Six Nations.

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