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

He spoke of having tea with the Prince of Wales and frequently mentioned "Lady Di".

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A possible three-day trip to Ireland by the then Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, was discussed by British and Irish officials in March before it was abandoned due to security concerns.

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King Charles III and his sons, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, may be fans of Irish pop group Westlife, the papers suggest.

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The Prince of Wales gave a Bible reading from the pulpit.

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The Prince of Wales expressed a "deep sense of honour and respect" as he became patron of the SAS's charity.

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