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crown prince

NOUN
heir apparent
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Veteran Saudi columnist Abdulrahman al-Rashid said the crown prince cuts his losses when plans fall short or better options emerge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The crown prince was personally involved with many projects, particularly Neom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He is an enthusiastic supporter of Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of Iran before the 1979 revolution.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"There's no real contender, no crown prince within the party, so the current situation will increase internal power struggles," suggested Christine Cordsen, political analyst at public broadcaster DR.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

She had great difficulty coping with his imperiousness: “I want to play chess!” he’d demand, with all the pomposity of a crown prince talking to a servant.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady