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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The Telegraph tagged along with the Prince of Wales on a recent visit to the Duchy of Cornwall, the $1 billion estate that provides funds for the heir to the throne, and learned that William's mission to make life better for its residents doesn't pause during private time.
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 30 May 2025
After the game, the Panthers were presented with the Prince of Wales trophy, awarded to the Eastern Conference champions.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Based on its silhouette, the researcher identified one of the warships as the Prince of Wales, positioned as the second ship in the single-line formation.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The Prince of Wales trophy, the prize for winning the Eastern Conference, was in the house Monday, waiting to be celebrated.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 30 May 2025
After the game, the Panthers were presented with the Prince of Wales trophy, awarded to the Eastern Conference champions.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Based on its silhouette, the researcher identified one of the warships as the Prince of Wales, positioned as the second ship in the single-line formation.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The Prince of Wales trophy, the prize for winning the Eastern Conference, was in the house Monday, waiting to be celebrated.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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