The Prince of Wales is a Grade II listed public house in Highgate, London. [1] Located on Highgate High Street, the building dates back to the eighteenth century. It became a pub in 1864 when the future Edward VII held the title of Prince of Wales. [2] Amongst former landlords was the retired sportsman Leslie Compton who played cricket for Middlesex and football for Arsenal. [3] The rear of the pub faces on to Pond Square. [4] The pub and neighbouring buildings have been listed since 1974. [5]