prince of wales
Definition
Prince of Wales (proper noun) A title traditionally granted by the British sovereign to the heir apparent to the throne. It is a specific, hereditary title for the next in line to become the British monarch.
Usage
The title "Prince of Wales" is used as a formal, official designation for the heir to the British throne. It is not used as a general term.
Examples: * King Charles III was the Prince of Wales for over six decades before his accession. * The investiture of the Prince of Wales is a formal ceremony. * William is now the Prince of Wales.
Advanced Usage
- The title is not automatically inherited; it must be conferred by the reigning monarch.
- The wife of the Prince of Wales holds the title Princess of Wales.
Variants and Related Words
- Heir apparent: The direct heir to the throne, whose right cannot be displaced by the birth of another heir. The Prince of Wales is the heir apparent.
- Duke of Cornwall: A title held by the eldest son of the reigning British monarch, often the same person as the Prince of Wales.
Synonyms
- Heir to the throne
- Crown Prince (a broadly equivalent title in other monarchies)
Noun
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the male heir apparent of the British sovereign
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