A historical study of the role and influence of the Prince of Wales in British monarchy and politics. The book covers the period from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century, and discusses the lives and policies of many of the most prominent princes. It also examines the relationship between the prince and the king, and the prince's role as heir to the throne. This edition includes a new preface by the author. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.