A crown prince or hereditary prince is the heir apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. The female form of the title, crown princess, is held by a woman who is heir apparent or is married to the heir apparent.
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| Subject | Crown prince |
| Category | Male heir to a throne |
| Reading time | 1 min · Advanced |
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