Prince of Wales
Americannoun
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a title conferred on the eldest son, or heir apparent, of the British sovereign.
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Cape, a cape in W Alaska, on Bering Strait opposite the Russian Federation: the westernmost point of North America.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Prince of Wales
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325
Example Sentences
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The Prince of Wales described Tyler as a "proud Welsh icon" and Sir Cliff Richard said he was mourning "another wonderful friend gone too soon".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The group consists of HMS Prince of Wales, Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan, F-35 jets, Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, and is supported by RFA Tidespring, a replenishment tanker.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Likewise the Prince of Wales, who declared an annual tax payment of £7.76m tax.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
It says he joined the Prince of Wales who revealed his tax bill was "£7.76m in the last financial year".
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Manuel de Moya, tall and dapper, sporting a Prince of Wales ascot.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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