Prince William FAQs
Who is Prince William?
Who is Prince William?
Answer: Prince William, whose full name is William Arthur Phillip Louis, was born on June 21, 1982, in London, United Kingdom.
Prince William is the eldest son of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana Spencer. He is the heir apparent to the British throne.
His only sibling is his younger brother, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex.
When did Prince William marry Kate Middleton?
When did Prince William marry Kate Middleton?
Answer: Prince William and Kate Middleton began dating in 2003 while attending the University of St. Andrews. The couple briefly split in 2007 but reconciled shortly afterward.
Prince William proposed to Middleton in 2010.
Prince William married Middleton in 2011 during a highly televised royal wedding at Westminster Abbey in London. The ceremony was watched by nearly 40 million people in the United Kingdom and tens of millions more worldwide.
The couple share three children: Prince George, born July 22, 2013, Princess Charlotte, born May 2, 2015 and Prince Louis, born April 23, 2018.
Where did Prince William receive his education?
Where did Prince William receive his education?
Answer: Prince William received his early education at Wetherby School and Ludgrove School before attending Eton College. He later studied at the University of St. Andrews, where he earned a Scottish Master of Arts degree in geography.
Did Prince William serve in the British military?
Did Prince William serve in the British military?
Answer: During the Iraq War, Prince William and Prince Harry both expressed a desire to serve in the British military. Prince William enrolled at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, then held the title of Duke of Cambridge.
Military officials later restricted his deployment due to security concerns, as terrorist groups could target him and endanger both his life and the lives of fellow soldiers.
Prince William went on to complete training as a helicopter pilot in the Royal Air Force. He reportedly conducted approximately 150 search and rescue operations before ending his military career in 2013.
What are Prince William’s royal duties and responsibilities?
What are Prince William’s royal duties and responsibilities?
Answer: Prince William’s royal duties and responsibilities include representing the King at official engagements, religious ceremonies and charitable events.
He is actively involved in non-profit initiatives focused on mental health awareness and global efforts to end the illegal wildlife trade.