Prince of Wales

The eldest son of the reigning monarch of England / Great Britain is traditionally invested with the title of Prince of Wales.

Heraldic insignia

As heir apparent to his mother or father the reigning sovereign, the Prince of Wales bears the Royal Arms differenced by a white label of three points — just like any eldest son. To represent Wales he bears the Arms of the Principality, crowned with their heir-apparent's crown, on an inescutcheon-en-surtout.

Related Topics:
Heir apparent - Royal Arms - Differenced - Wales - Arms of the Principality - Inescutcheon-en-surtout

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He has a badge of three ostrich feathers (which can be seen on the twopence coin); it dates back to the Black Prince and is his as the English heir even before he is made Prince of Wales.

Related Topics:
Badge - Twopence coin - Black Prince

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In addition to these symbols used most frequently, he has a special standard for use in Wales itself. Moreover, as Duke of Rothesay he has a special coat of arms for use in Scotland (and a corresponding standard); as Duke of Cornwall the like for use in that Duchy. Representations of all three may be found at List of British flags.

Related Topics:
Duke of Rothesay - Scotland - Duke of Cornwall - List of British flags

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