crown prince
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crown prince
First recorded in 1785–95
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Still, what the Saudi public has seen of its de facto leader is a picture of an unsmiling crown prince with his sleeve rolled up, passively giving blood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
While supportive of continued economic pressure on Iran, the crown prince was telling his advisers to keep the diplomatic channel open with Iran and make clear the kingdom’s intentions weren’t confrontational, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
US media reported last week that President Donald Trump had rejected a personal request from the Saudi crown prince to intervene in the war.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
The Saudi crown prince received the commander of the US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, in Jeddah on Monday to discuss "the latest developments in the region", according to Saudi news agency SPA.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
She had great difficulty coping with his imperiousness: “I want to play chess!” he’d demand, with all the pomposity of a crown prince talking to a servant.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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