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

Out of pocket, Delpino chased the Prince of Wales for decades, but got the royal brushoff.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In 1785 the impresario Carlo Delpini promoted a Venetian night at the royal command of the Prince of Wales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Duchy of Cornwall, which provides a private income of over £20m per year to the Prince of Wales, is to sell off 20% of its property over 10 years.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

"It's great to have him back here for the 85th anniversary. He's the Prince of Wales so it makes sense, but I think he's got credibility because he's lived and worked here in north Wales."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Vera Louise dressed him like the Prince of Wales and read him vivid stories.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison