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: Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge during a visit to Heart of Midlothian Football Club to see a programme called 'The Changing Room' launched by SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) in 2018 and is now delivered in football clubs across Scotland during day 2 of the Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge visit to Scotland on May 12, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Prince William

Prince William is the heir to the British Throne, being second in line after his father, King Charles III. He is a member of the British Royal Family, and his titles are William, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge, and Earl of Chester, to name a few. He is married to Kate Middleton, also known as Catherine, Princess of Wales.

William was born on June 21, 1982, in London, UK, to parents Princess Diana of Wales and King Charles III. He has a younger brother, Prince Harry, who is fifth in line for the throne. He grew up as a royal in Kensington Palace and was educated at Wetherby School, Ludgrove School and Eton College.

William studied Geography at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where he met and befriended Kate Middleton in 2001. In 2002, Middleton and William lived together with friends, and their relationship turned romantic. The couple dated secretly before their relationship became public in 2004. Middleton and William broke up in 2007 before reuniting the following year.

After college, William trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst prior to serving with the Blues and Royals. He later served as an East Anglian Air Ambulance. Along with that, he continued his royal duties such as green initiatives, helping children in need, and more.

William married Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, in a ceremony viewed around the world. They have three children, Prince George, born in 2013, Princess Charlotte, born in 2015, and Prince Louis, born in 2018. The official residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales is Kensington Palace.

First Name
William
Last Name
Mountbatten-Windsor
Additional Name
William, Prince of Wales
Date of Birth
June 21, 1982
Place of Birth
London, United Kingdom
Occupation
Member of the British Royal Family
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