Prince of Wales

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.

Prince of Wales

¹

noun

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

Prince of Wales

²

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

Prince of Wales

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Prince of Wales¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325

Example Sentences

The Prince of Wales has revealed of his love of cold water swimming on a visit to meet people living in coast communities in north Wales.

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Mr Foster hopes his new role can galvanise people with influence, and revealed that he briefed the King, Queen and the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle last week.

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The book also suggests that the Prince of Wales is "taking steps to discover" the truth about Martin Bashir's interview.

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"What about the Prince of Wales and Catherine? I wonder if their children would play in it. It's only going to be forgotten about, dilapidated, unless Prince William lets his kids play there."

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He also said he was pleased there had been no investiture ceremony to mark Prince William becoming Prince of Wales in 2022, saying it could have been "divisive".

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