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Unlike Scotland and England, which are Kingdoms, Wales is a 'non-sovereign principality'. Traditionally, (since the 13th Century) the heir to the UK throne has been invested as 'Prince of Wales'.
Prior to the English conquest of Wales the Welsh had their own princes. Llywelyn the Great (1195-1240) proclaimed himself to be "Prince of Wales" in 1216. His son and grandson were recognised by the English kings as "Prince of Wales" until they got tired of them and decided to have them killed instead. The last Welsh "Prince of Wales" was brutally executed in 1283. Owain Glyndwr was also proclaimed "Prince of Wales" in 1400 during a brief rebellion against England... however Owain got away and may yet return to liberate his country!
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∙ 13y agoUnlike Scotland and England, which are Kingdoms, Wales is a 'non-sovereign principality'. Traditionally, (since the 13th Century) the heir to the UK throne has been invested as 'Prince of Wales'.
Prior to the English conquest of Wales the Welsh had their own princes. Llywelyn the Great (1195-1240) proclaimed himself to be "Prince of Wales" in 1216. His son and grandson were recognised by the English kings as "Prince of Wales" until they got tired of them and decided to have them killed instead. The last Welsh "Prince of Wales" was brutally executed in 1283. Owain Glyndwr was also proclaimed "Prince of Wales" in 1400 during a brief rebellion against England... however Owain got away and may yet return to liberate his country!
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∙ 11y agoHe is called William Wales because his father is the Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry is called Henry/Harry Wales.
Their cousins Beatrice and Eugenie, who are the daughters of the queen's second son Prince Andrew are called Beatrice York and Eugenie York in school.
It is custom for royals to use the last name of a place rather than their real last name (Mountbatten-Windsor) when they work, go to school, etc.
Note that Prince William is now "Prince William, Duke of Cambridge" , as of his wedding day, and thus no longer "Prince William of Wales". He is also "Baron Carrickfergus".
One suspects William would continue with the name he has got used to, and will not change to use "William Cambridge", nor "Baron Carrickfergus".
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∙ 10y agoCharles is the Prince of Wales as he is first in line to the throne. William and Harry's last name (optionally) is Wales as Charles' sons.
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∙ 12y agoThis is because they are the sons of the Prince of Wales
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∙ 12y ago'The Prince of Wales' is the name given to the heir apparant. His children will also be princes and princesses of Wales, but not hold the title of "The Prince of Wales".
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∙ 11y agoSince the middle ages every heir to the British throne has had the title "Prince of Wales" so when Prince Charles' mother became Queen in 1952 he had this title because he became the heir.
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∙ 12y agoBecause he's a wierdo
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What's Prince William's last name?
Royalty do not use last names in the traditional sense. When last names are necessary, such as in marriage, Prince William, Prince Harry, and the other descendants of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are to use the name Mountbatten-Windsor. In some circumstances the princes are known as William Wales and Harry Wales or William of Wales and Harry of Wales. This is how they were known at University and in the Army.
Why is wiiliam Wales and not windsor?
He IS William Windsor- 'William Wales' is only a title given to him by the English media designed deliberately to provoke the Welsh by reducing the name of their nation to an English Royal surname, and the Welsh hate it. You should always know that the real surname of Princes William and Harry is Windsor- if you hear them being referred to as 'Wales' this is a jibe by the BBC in an attempt to bait the Welsh.
Who are Princess Diana's sons?
Prince Charles has two sons * Prince William Arthur Philip Louis of Wales (born 21 June 1982) * Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales (born 15 September 1984)Yes Prince Charles Has Two sons. the oldest is Prince William. the youngest is Prince Harry.Harry and William.The eldest is named William and the youngest is named Henry, but called Harry.William and Harry
What is Prince Williams last name?
mountbatten Windsor
How is Prince William related to Prince Harry?
They are brothers - both are children of Charles, Prince of Wales and the late Lady Diana (former Princess of Wales). As of July 2017, Prince William stands 2nd in order of succession to the British throne (behind his father, Prince Charles) while Prince Harry is 5th. (Williams kids are ahead of Harry in the line of succession.)
Who will be best man for Prince William?
Prince Harry of wales was his best man because i saw it.
Why is Harry Windsor called Harry Wales?
Harry Windsor, Prince of Wales. Some may say Harry of Wales.
How old were Prince William and Harry when their mother died?
Diana, Princess of Wales died August 31, 1997; William would have been 15, Harry would have been 12
Who is the elder son of Prince Charles?
Prince Charles has two sons. The oldest is Prince William. The youngest is Prince Harry.
Who is Prince William's mother?
Prince William's mother was Diana, Princess of Wales. She was the first wife of Prince Charles and the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. Diana was a beloved figure known for her charity work and fashion sense.
Who is the Welsh prince?
The Prince of Wales is Charles Windsor, the son of the current Queen of England. William and Harry are next in line.
What age was Prince Harry when Diana died?
The only Prince Harry I've ever heard of is Prince Harry of Wales, and he's still alive.
