Crown Prince
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The title of the heir-apparent to the throne in some countries, as Sweden, Denmark, and Japan (formerly also in Ger- many).
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “Crown Prince” mean?
The title of the heir-apparent to the throne in some countries, as Sweden, Denmark, and Japan (formerly also in Ger- many).
Is “Crown Prince” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.