The title was automatically conferred upon the next heir apparent to the throne in the direct line upon birth, accession of the parent to the throne or death of the previous Dauphin, unlike the British title Prince of Wales, which has always been in the gift of the monarch (traditionally conferred upon the heir's 21st birthday).
the title was automatically conferred upon the next heir apparent to the throne in the direct line upon birth accession of the parent to the throne or death of the previous dauphin unlike the british title prince of wales which has always been in the gift of the monarch (traditionally conferred upon the heir's 21st birthday)