prince of wales

     

Prince of Wales (Welsh: Tywysog Cymru) is a title traitionally granted to the Heir Apparent to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom (and formerly the Kingdom of Great Britain and before that the Kingdom of England). The current Prince of Wales is Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II.

Trivia about prince of wales

  • Owain Glyndwr, who died circa 1416, was the last native of his country to claim this title
  • Since 1301, it's been the geographic title for the male heir to the British throne
  • Since 1301 this title has belonged to the heir apparent to the British throne
  • In 1301 Edward I applied this title to the heir to the British throne
  • In 1301 Edward II was the first English heir to be given this title
  • In 1301 the future Edward II became the first English recipient of this princely title
  • As a teen in 1616, Charles was invested with this princely title
  • If you speak Welsh & want to read about this person, go to the Cymrag section & click on "Tywysog Cymru"

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