Why are William and Harry referred to as Wales?

Answer 1

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!

Answer 2

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!

Answer 3

He 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".

Answer 4

Charles 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.

Answer 5

This is because they are the sons of the Prince of Wales

Answer 6

'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".

Answer 7

Since 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.

Answer 8

Because he's a wierdo