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. 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 ² British  

noun

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

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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

Some of the Royal Navy helicopters now based at RAF Akrotiri were supposed to join the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on her planned voyage to the North Atlantic.

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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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