crown prince

noun

: a prince who is expected to become king when the current king or queen dies

: a man or boy who people expect to become a leader in some field

Full Definition of CROWN PRINCE

: a male heir apparent to a crown or throne

: one prepared or favored to fill a prospective position

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1791

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