Prince of Wales
noun phrase
: the male heir apparent to the British throne
—used as a title only after it has been specifically conferred by the sovereign
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In August 2023, it was announced that the Prince of Wales had become Royal Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Valley, and Princess Kate was named Royal Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Coningsby.
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Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
The Regency Era describes a period of British history in the early 19th century when the Prince of Wales (King George IV) took over for his father, King George III, after he was declared unfit to rule.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
There is also a striking photograph of King Charles III, then the Prince of Wales, taken at Birkhall, his private residence in Scotland.
—TIME, 18 May 2024
On May 16, the Prince of Wales, 41, attended an event at The Royal Society in central London to celebrate the research being undertaken to tackle antimicrobial resistance.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Prince William William, Prince of Wales was born on the last day of Gemini season, June 21.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
His brother William, Prince of Wales, also won’t attend the service for the Invictus Games, which will be held Wednesday at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
Before ascending the throne, Charles, as Prince of Wales, supported 441 organizations, and has kept or passed along 367 to family members.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 4 May 2024
On May 2, the Prince of Wales, 41, was photographed at Aston Villa's home stadium, Villa Park in Birmingham, to see the squad play Greek team Olympiacos in the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
The Regency Era describes a period of British history in the early 19th century when the Prince of Wales (King George IV) took over for his father, King George III, after he was declared unfit to rule.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
There is also a striking photograph of King Charles III, then the Prince of Wales, taken at Birkhall, his private residence in Scotland.
—TIME, 18 May 2024
On May 16, the Prince of Wales, 41, attended an event at The Royal Society in central London to celebrate the research being undertaken to tackle antimicrobial resistance.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Prince William William, Prince of Wales was born on the last day of Gemini season, June 21.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
His brother William, Prince of Wales, also won’t attend the service for the Invictus Games, which will be held Wednesday at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
Before ascending the throne, Charles, as Prince of Wales, supported 441 organizations, and has kept or passed along 367 to family members.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 4 May 2024
On May 2, the Prince of Wales, 41, was photographed at Aston Villa's home stadium, Villa Park in Birmingham, to see the squad play Greek team Olympiacos in the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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