Prince of Wales was a title held by members of the British Royal Family.

History[]

The Prince of Wales James Stuart was born in 1688 to King James II and Mary of Modena. (AUDIO: The Glorious Revolution)

The future George IV was Prince of Wales in the late 18th century. (PROSE: The Adventuress of Henrietta Street)

Queen Victoria's son, Bertie, was the Prince of Wales. (AUDIO: The Death of Captain Jack)

Edward VIII was Prince of Wales before becoming king. (PROSE: Players)

During the Martian Invasion on 6 May 1997, which fell within the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the Prince of Wales and his sons were on the royal jet on course to London when the Martian ship entered the atmosphere, diverting to Madrid. (PROSE: The Dying Days)

The Eleventh Doctor once had a phone call with a Prince of Wales, assuring him that his mother, the Queen, was fine despite being turned into a goldfish. (HOMEVID: Bad Night)

Behind the scenes[]

Since the 14th century, the title of Prince of Wales has been a dynastic title granted to the heir apparent to the English or British monarch, including Richard II, Henry V, Richard of York, Edward V, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Charles I, Charles II, George II, George III, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, Charles III and the current Prince William.