Historical Figure
William
1982–968
Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne
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Biography
William, Prince of Wales (born 21 June 1982) is the heir apparent to the British throne as the elder son of King Charles III. He was created Prince of Wales in 2022 following the accession of his father. William served as a search and rescue pilot with the Royal Air Force and is patron of numerous charitable organizations.
Timeline
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Born William Arthur Philip Louis at St Mary's Hospital, London. His mother Diana presented him to the press on the hospital steps. Second in line to the throne from birth. His parents' marriage was already strained.
His mother, Princess Diana, killed in a car crash in Paris. William was 15. He and Harry walked behind her coffin through London. The world watched. He's spoken about the anger and grief lasting years.
Married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey. An estimated two billion people tuned in worldwide. He was created Duke of Cambridge by the Queen on the morning of the wedding.
Son George born at St Mary's Hospital. Charlotte followed in 2015, Louis in 2018. William worked as an air ambulance pilot while raising his children, commuting by helicopter to his shifts.
Became Prince of Wales and heir apparent after the death of Queen Elizabeth II and his father's accession as King Charles III. Took on the title his mother once held as Princess of Wales.
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