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.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In January 2026, the organisation's board voted to back the proposals and issued a designation order for Glyndŵr National Park, named after the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales Owain Glyndŵr.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

On a recent crisp November Tuesday in northern Wales, some 50 people crowded near a beach cafe in Colwyn Bay to catch a glimpse of the Prince of Wales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

William, as the Prince of Wales, has a particular duty to get out and be seen in Wales proper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison