Prince William was born on June 21, 1982 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London. The eldest son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and his wife Diana (née Spencer), William is second in the order of succession to the British throne. The United Kingdom was immediately fascinated by this little prince, whose childhood and adolescence were chronicled by the media around the world. The death of his beloved mother on August 31, 1997, only serves to heighten the curiosity he arouses – a curiosity mixed with compassion.
William attended Ludgrove Boarding School and entered Eton College in September 1995, where he received his A-levels (equivalent to the baccalaureate) in 2000. He then took advantage of a sabbatical year to participate in a community and environmental project in Chile with Raleigh International. In September 2001, he joined the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Initially enrolled to study Art History, he finally changed his major and obtained a Master’s degree in Geography in June 2005.
In July 2005, he made his first official solo trip to New Zealand. Sent by Queen Elizabeth II, he commemorates the end of the Second World War alongside New Zealand veterans. William thus complies with his grandmother’s wish and begins his apprenticeship as a king.
In 2006, William decided to pursue a military career and joined the prestigious Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. There he obtained his officer’s diploma. He then obtains his pilot’s license before being transferred, in 2009, to the Royal Air Force. After completing his helicopter training, he was posted to the 22nd RAF Squadron based on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. There, he served for just over three years as a search and rescue pilot. In July 2017, after two years of loyal service, he will leave his position as a rescue pilot with East Anglian Air Ambulance.
In addition to his military obligations, Prince William followed his mother’s example by sponsoring several charities. In 2009, together with his younger brother, Prince Harry, he founded the Prince William and Prince Harry Foundation. He took advantage of the principles and values he learned from his mother – an education which, at the time, had shaken up the traditions of the ruling family – by displaying a resolutely simple, accessible and modern image.
Perhaps it was this other side of his generous and caring personality that appealed to Kate Middleton in her private life. The two young men met on the St Andrews campus in 2001. Their romance was made public at the end of 2003. In April 2007, they separated briefly… to find each other again. They got engaged on November 16, 2010. On April 29th 2011, their wedding is celebrated in Westminster Abbey, in front of cameras from all over the world. A new chapter of their love story is written with the birth, on July 22, 2013, of their first child, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge. In September 2014, Kate and William announce that they are expecting their second child. On May 2, 2015, Kate gave birth to a little princess, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge. On September 4, 2017, Kensington Palace announces that the couple is expecting their third child. The birth is scheduled for April 2018. On April 23, 2018, the family grows with the birth of a little boy, Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge.
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They’re going to empty their bag. On March 7, the first major interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry since their departure from the British
Prince Philip caused his family a hell of a fright on February 16. The Duke of Edinburgh fell ill, and as a result was admitted
They are no longer members of the Crown. Long months after the announcement of Megxit and their move to the United States, the Sussexes informed
The royal family is over for Harry and Meghan. In a statement published this Friday, February 19 by Buckingham Palace, Elizabeth II confirmed the departure
What upheavals for the royal family! If the news was rather good in recent days with the birth of Princess Eugenie’s first child or the
Are Lady Di’s sons estranged to the point of not caring about each other? This is what the silence of Kate and Williams suggests. On
Since the start of the Covid-19 epidemic, Kate Middleton and Prince William have been very close to the population. They do not hesitate to make
Kate Middleton and Prince William soon to be friends with an American star? The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are said to have their sights
A first step passed for Camiller Parker Bowles. The Daily Mail revealed on Tuesday February 9 that the Duchess of Cornwall had received her first
New fight for Prince William. Engaged for several years in causes close to his heart, such as the fight against mental illness or poverty, the
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Kate Middleton and Prince William have been, like all parents, confined to their home, in the company of
Twenty-three years have passed since Lady Diana’s disappearance, but Jenni Rivett has remembered nothing of her hours spent with the Princess of Wales. For the
It all started on June 5, 2019. A month after the birth of their son Archie, Prince William and Meghan Markle made a change on
Following Manchester United’s draw against Arsenal on Saturday, January 30, 2021, Chelsea defender Reece James was the victim of racist abuse on social media. Refusing
A year ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step away from the royal family. While it had been a bombshell, the
Containment continues in the UK. Since January 4, the some 67 million Britons have once again been ordered to stay at home. The country is
She was ahead of everyone. On January 20, Queen Elisabeth II was the first to share her birthday wishes for her daughter-in-law Sophie of Wessex,
The tartan is in order for Kate Middleton. On Monday January 25, the Duchess of Cambridge appeared from her home with Prince William during a
Married soon to Meghan Markle and daddy of a little boy, Prince Harry is a happy man. If Prince William’s little brother is usually discreet
Since the start of the pandemic, the royal family has, like everyone else, had to comply with health restrictions. A doubly complicated task for Kate
Being part of the royal family has many advantages. However, the animals do not make the difference and it was Prince William who paid the
An imminent departure from London? Since 2013, Kate Middleton and Prince William have been installed at Kensington Palace, as is the royal tradition. And if
If for the moment they are still young, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and the youngest Prince Louis will soon become public figures. Their parents, the
Serial departures among royal personnel. While Prince Charles has lost his image advisor Julian Payne, who left the Crown Prince’s office for a post of
For Elizabeth II, it was almost obvious. Since the establishment of Megxit and the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the United States,
He left the army for his family. In 2013, a few months after the birth of his son, George, Prince William announced he was stepping
For several years, Tom Bradby has been a close friend of Prince Harry. The 54-year-old journalist has agreed to talk about his friendship with Princess
For several years, Tom Bradby has been a close friend of Prince Harry. The 54-year-old journalist has agreed to talk about his friendship with Princess
Kate Middleton celebrated a rather special birthday. While the United Kingdom has been confined again since the start of the year, the Duchess of Cambridge
On December 14, Prince Harry’s wife made a surprise appearance on CNN via a video in which she thanked “the shadow heroes” who helped the
Carole Middleton, known to the media as the mother of Prince William’s illustrious wife Kate Middleton, runs a party accessories company, which she founded with
On January 9, Kate Middleton celebrated her 39th birthday. A special day that her husband, Prince William, wanted to make pleasant despite the current situation.
It was one of the interviews that shook the British royal family the most. In 1995, when her marriage to Prince Charles was on the
Enough is enough. It has not escaped the notice of any fan, Meghan Markle and Harry have not posted anything on social networks for many
Kate Middleton celebrates her 39 years, this January 9, 2021. The Duchess of Cambridge wanted to thank the people who thought of her, on social
Prince William seems to have flair since childhood … When he was a teenager, in 1995, his mother Lady Diana gave an interview to journalist
Happy Birthday Kate Middleton! This Saturday, January 9, 2021, the Duchess of Cambridge celebrates her 39 years. The opportunity for Closer to offer you to
Kate Middleton married Prince William on April 29, 2011. An event that has been scrutinized by the whole world. To make everything perfect, the couple
A somewhat bypassed confinement for a good cause. If Monday, January 4 Boris Johnson announced a total reconfinement of the United Kingdom, some regions have
On April 29, 2011, the whole world was riveted on the wedding of Prince William and his fiancée Kate Middleton, at Westminster Abbey. In front
While this year 2020 plunged the world into a context of health crisis, it was just as trying on the side of the monarchy. Thus,
The least we can say is that 2020 will have been a rich year. The planet did not expect to be hit by a global
Greeting cards for the end of the year celebrations are a real tradition. And this year, despite the Coronavirus epidemic and the health crisis, the
A Christmas like no other for the Cambridges. While England has decided to reconfine part of the country because of a new strain of the
Has the royal family ignored health rules? After the announcement of a re-containment of London and the South-East of England because of a new strain
The anger and post-Megxit split no longer seem like bad memories. If high tensions have long been legion within the royal family – and in
It is a nice surprise that Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton made to their fans but also to the British. On social media,
For the Sussexes, 2020 will have been the year of rupture. After months of thought and backstage bargaining, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been
It is a tradition in the royal family. Every year, the Windsorships immortalize a very personal greeting card which they send to the charities and
They stick together. Nine months after their cold and distant greetings on Commonwealth Day, the Duke of Sussex’s final engagement as a senior member of
There is an air of deja vu. Known within the British royal family for regularly recycling her favorite outfits, Kate Middleton happens to do the
On the front of the media scene, and in accordance with strict royal protocol, Kate Middleton and Prince William were not used to revealing their
It’s never too early to celebrate the end of the year! Especially not in 2020. As every year, the Cambridges did not wait until the
Kate and William make a family appearance with their three children. The couple walked the red carpet at the London Palladium on Friday 11 December
They avoided the worst. A few days ago, Kate Middleton and Prince William boarded the Royal Train for the very first time. The Cambridge couple
The royal family of England is reorganizing itself. From January 2021, Elizabeth II will be surrounded by a new team. As reported by The Mirror,
The royal family will soon grow. On Wednesday, December 9, Zara Tindall announced that she and her husband Mike Tindall will soon welcome their third
For three days, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton embarked on a royal tour through Great Britain. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge left
It was a much anticipated royal tour. In recent days, Prince William and Kate Middleton boarded the Royal Train for the very first time. A
Once again, Kate Middleton is all about style, in all circumstances. On December 7, the Duchess of Cambridge boarded the Royal Train for the first
A Christmas like no other for the Windsors. Like many Britons this year, the royal family will have to celebrate the end of the year
The parents are away from the house! On December 6, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton embarked on a three-day royal tour across Britain.
On December 6, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton embarked on a three-day royal tour of Britain. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge cover
On British soil, containment has been lifted since December 2. Thus, the royal family of England was able to resume its habits: four days later,
A princess without fuss. It’s no secret that Kate Middleton is a normal Duchess. Future monarch who is keen to represent the British Crown, the
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are united … even in court. Since announcing their withdrawal from the ranks of the royal family to settle in
She’s the queen of recycling! Out of the question for Kate Middleton to wear her favorite clothes only once. It is therefore not uncommon to
A big first for Kate Middleton. If since her marriage to Prince William in 2011 the Duchess has embraced many causes and made several official
A monarch 2.0. Like millions of other people, Queen Elizabeth II has also had to change her work habits since the start of the coronavirus
It is an honor that she has been waiting for for almost ten years and her marriage to Prince William. Since 2011, Kate Middleton has
This is very sad news for Elizabeth II. A few days after the death of Lupo, the faithful companion of Kate Middleton and Prince William,
On February 15, Kate Middleton was the guest of Giovanna Fletcher for the Happy Mum podcast, Happy Baby. For the occasion, she gave herself up
After her photographic project “Hold Still”, Kate Middleton is back on the front of the stage with a new project. This time around, the Duchess
If now Prince William and Kate Middleton are happy spouses and parents of three children, their relationship has not always been idyllic. For those unfamiliar
Before forming one of the flagship couples of the British monarchy, Kate Middleton and Prince William lived a checkered history. Always marked by the divorce
Tender attention … Friday, November 27, 2020, Kate Middleton shared the first results of her study on childhood as part of the project 5 big
It seems that the royal family is not immune to the Covid-19 pandemic. Indeed, Marie-Christine de Kent, the wife of Prince Michael of Kent, has
For nine years he was a member of the Cambridge family, even appearing in several portraits of the clan. But according to an Instagram post
25 years ago, Martin Bashir got an interview with Lady Diana, where the latter answered very personal questions about her marriage and her mental health.
If he is no longer among the most loyal assets of the monarchy, Prince Harry can boast of having been elected the sexiest crowned head
The expression “the world is small” has never taken on so much meaning as on November 17 during the Jimmy Fallon show. Tonight Show guest
It was without a doubt the interview that made the most noise in 1995 among British royalty. Indeed, the journalist Martin Bashir had managed to
One piece of jewelry that has particularly marked the history of the British royal family is Lady Diana’s engagement ring. It is oval in shape,
The most stylish of crowned heads is her. In a poll launched by the global luxury industry platform, Farfetch – quoted this Tuesday, November 17
After Lady Diana’s death, Elizabeth II got very close to her grandsons, Princes William and Harry. If the Queen of England has a special relationship
It’s an interview that the British still remember. We are in November 1995. Princess Diana causes an earthquake in the monarchy, with a shock interview
The coronavirus pandemic will not get the better of the year-end celebrations. According to the British tabloid The Daily Mail, this Thursday, November 12, Carole
On November 8, 2020, part of the British royal family gathered on the occasion of Remembrance Day in London. Prince Charles, William, Kate Middleton, Camilla
It is one of the best kept secrets of the British crown. Last March, as the Covid-19 pandemic gained ground in the UK and the
Throughout her life, Princess Diana never differentiated between her two sons. Although she knew full well that her eldest son Prince William would one day
Kate Middleton is a mom like any other. Very attached to the education of her children to whom she schooled at home during the confinement,
Separated for three years from Prince Charles, Lady Diana decided to give herself up without restraint in front of the Panorama cameras in November 1995.
What if Prince Charles was behind the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton? It’s no secret that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
In 1998, Camilla Parker-Bowles was not yet used to the customs of the Crown. After the divorce of Prince Charles and Lady Di, she experienced
Little Cambridge children will have a new playmate. Tatler magazine has revealed that Prince William’s best friend Thomas van Straubenzee first became a dad while
On May 2, 2015, Kate Middleton became a mother for the second time by giving birth to her daughter, Princess Charlotte. A little sister for
Would Queen Elizabeth II make a difference between her daughters-in-law? The object in question: a brooch. In her jewelry cabinet, the Queen of England has
New outlet for a new look. This Tuesday, October 6, Kate Middleton was invited to the University of Derby, a public school located in Derbyshire.
Lady Diana broke tradition by raising Princes William and Harry. If the wife of Prince Charles wanted to be involved in the daily life of
It is a decision that shocked the whole world and ulcerated the monarchy. On Wednesday January 8, 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced that
To make his brother listen to reason, Prince William has multiplied the solutions. In November 2017, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry officially announced their engagement
Adorable! If Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are investing in the fight against racism, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, they are mobilizing for
His sons may be adults, but Prince Charles does not abandon them. This Friday, September 25, the British daily The Express revealed that, to take
It’s the end of homeschooling for Prince George and his sister, Princess Charlotte. Like all schoolchildren in the United Kingdom, they have returned to the
It’s a royal wedding that’s not a fairy tale. From 2004 to 2009, Corinna zu Sayn-Wittengenstein was the official mistress of King Juan Carlos I,
Have the Cambridge children recently found a calling? Back to work for several days, Kate Middleton and Prince William visited the London Bridge JobCentre on
On Wednesday September 9, 2020, Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom said at a press conference that any gathering of more than
Containment has been a hardship for all parents. And it is not Prince William who will say the opposite. During a surprise trip to Belfast,
Next year will mark the twentieth anniversary of their meeting … It was in 2001 that Kate Middleton met Prince William for the first time
The financial flight of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would it be less weight for Prince Charles? The Prince of Wales could finally no longer
These are words Prince Harry will not be able to forget. Since he decided to leave the ranks of the British royal family last March
Six years after being noticed at the wedding of her older sister, Kate Middleton and Prince William, it was on May 20, 2017 that Pippa
After five long months of waiting, Queen Elizabeth II finally had the pleasure of reuniting with some members of her family. As revealed by the
Kate Middleton loves and needs to share activities with her children. While the whole small family has been confined for long weeks in their house
Princess Charlotte’s next return to school will not be like the others. The Sunday Times reports that one of his godfathers, Thomas van Straubenzee, who
Is the glamorous succession of the Belgian crown assured? Heir to the throne since her father, King Philippe of Belgium was sworn in before the
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