prince royal
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of prince royal
First recorded in 1655–65
Example Sentences
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The king of Prussia, Frederic William II., having died in 1797, his son, the prince royal, authorized me to return to Berlin, where ‘I should always find peace and repose.’
From Lives of Celebrated Women by Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold)
The prince royal praised my skill, and found opportunities of saying many kind and flattering things to me, although he spoke much more to the princess than to myself; he remained about half an hour.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 by Various
Madame Potocka was charming at the French ambassador's ball; the prince royal danced with her twice, and no one could avoid remarking her.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 by Various
She desires to see neither the prince royal nor Poniatowski king of the republic, but carries her wishes still elsewhere....
From Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various
Ah! it makes me very sad, for I foresee that even were you to marry the prince royal, I should not be at your wedding.'
From Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various
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