William, Prince of Wales

William
Prince of Wales (more)
Photo of Prince William aged 39
William in 2024
Prince of Wales
Reign8 September 2022 – present
Created9 September 2022
PredecessorCharles Philip Arthur George
MonarchCharles III
Born (1982-06-21) 21 June 1982 (age 42)
St Mary's Hospital, London, England, United Kingdom
Spouse
(m. 2011)
Issue
Full name
William Arthur Philip Louis[a]
HouseWindsor
FatherCharles III
MotherDiana Spencer
Education
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Armed Forces
Years of service2006–2013
RankSee list
UnitBlues and Royals
HMS Iron Duke
RAF Search and Rescue Force

William, Prince of Wales, KG, KT, GCB, PC, ADC (William Arthur Philip Louis; 21 June 1982) is a member of the British royal family and the heir apparent to the British throne. He is the oldest son of Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. He is the second-oldest grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He is first in line to the British throne. He married Catherine Middleton, now Catherine, Princess of Wales, on 29 April 2011.[3] Before his wedding, Prince William was made Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.[4][5]

  1. Lichfield, John (19 September 2012). "William and Kate win legal battle – but lose war to keep topless photos under wraps". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  2. "Duke of Cambridge to deploy to Falklands". Ministry of Defence. 10 November 2011. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
  3. "Crowds cheer newly-wed couple". BBC News. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
  4. "Titles announced for Prince William and Catherine Middleton". Buckingham Palace. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
  5. "Kate and William become Duke and Duchess of Cambridge". BBC News. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2012.


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