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

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Prince of Wales

In the early hours of Monday morning, like millions of other football fans, the Prince of Wales stayed up in Windsor to watch England's memorable victory over Mexico.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

The Princess of Wales was pictured cheering from the sidelines as the Prince of Wales competed on a baking hot polo pitch for a charity cup.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

And while Team Sussex stumbled, the Prince of Wales was enjoying a trouble-free visit to Hastings, a place famous for a battle where William defeated Harold.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Since the King became monarch in 2022 and William the Prince of Wales, the combined tax bill of father and son paid to HM Revenue and Customs has been more than £50m.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

Manuel de Moya, tall and dapper, sporting a Prince of Wales ascot.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez