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 United States George Washington Carrier Strike Group sails alongside the British Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group in the Timor Sea on July 18.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
The Prince of Wales and members of the royal family frequented the city of Homberg, Germany for its spas and King Edward VII was the first honorary member of the golf club.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Although Prince William didn't have a representative at the meeting, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams doubts that the Prince of Wales was completely unaware of the talks.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 15 July 2025
King Charles, then the Prince of Wales, and Queen Camilla, then the Duchess of Cornwall, meet with President Trump and first lady Melania Trump at Clarence House on Dec. 3, 2019.
—Caroline Linton
july 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
The Prince of Wales and members of the royal family frequented the city of Homberg, Germany for its spas and King Edward VII was the first honorary member of the golf club.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Although Prince William didn't have a representative at the meeting, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams doubts that the Prince of Wales was completely unaware of the talks.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 15 July 2025
King Charles, then the Prince of Wales, and Queen Camilla, then the Duchess of Cornwall, meet with President Trump and first lady Melania Trump at Clarence House on Dec. 3, 2019.
—Caroline Linton
july 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
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“Prince of Wales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20of%20Wales. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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