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For 64 years Charles, the heir to the British throne was known as The Prince of Wales. On September 9th, 2022, his mother died and he became King Charles III,. One day later, in his first address as monarch he made the announcement that his son and heir, William was created Prince of Wales. The heirs to most European thrones hold the title Crown Prince or Princess. So why is the heir to the British throne called the Prince of Wales?
Let’s explore the history of how the title was taken by the English royal family; meet the 29 men, both native Welsh and English Royal who have held;
find out why 7 Princes of Wales never got to be king; learn who gets to be Prince of Wales, what rights and other titles they have, the history of the heraldry, what other heirs to the thrones of Europe are called, and explore the possible future of the title and if the current Prince of Wales will ever get an investiture ceremony....

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Music: Bellissimo by Doug Maxwell

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