Prince William (prince of Wales biography) belongs to the royal family of Britain. He is the eldest son of Prince Charles of Wales and Princess Diana of Wales, and like his father, he has been second in line for the British throne from birth. William attended four schools in the UK before completing his degree program at the University of St. Andrews. During his year off, he travelled to Africa, Belize, and Chile. He finished his 44-week officer cadet school and received his commission in the Blues and Royals regiment in December 2006. After completing pilot training at Royal Air Force College Cranwell in April 2008, William went on to receive helicopter flight training and joined the RAF Search and Rescue Force full-time in early 2009. In September 2013, he was discharged from the British Armed Forces.
Birth Name
William Arthur Philip Louis
Nicknames
Wombat, Wills, Steve, The Heir
Profession
Royalty Representative, British Air Force Pilot, Air Ambulance Pilot, Environment Activist
Nationality
English
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Prince William was born on the 21st of June 1982, in London, England, United Kingdom.
Age
He’s currently 42 years old.
Sun Sign
Gemini
Ethnicity
Christianity
Religion
Anglican / Episcopalian
Education
William attended Jane Mynors’ nursery school to begin his schooling. Following his enrolment at the pre-prepatory Wetherby School, he went on to attend the Ludgrove School, which is located close to Wokingham town. He received one-on-one instruction from tutor Rory Stewart throughout the summers. He was accepted to Eton College after passing the admission exam. He then enrolled at the University of St Andrews in 2001 to pursue a degree in art history. Later, he chose to major in geography rather than art history, and he earned a Scottish Master of Arts degree.
Family Details
- Father – Prince Charles
- Mother – Princess Diana
- Siblings – Prince Harry (Younger Brother)
- Relatives – Camilla Parker Bowles (Stepmother), Prince Philips (Paternal Grandfather), Queen Elizabeth (Paternal Grandmother), Princess Anne (Paternal Aunt), Princess Beatrice (Cousin), Princess Eugenie (Cousin)
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Prince William has dated –
- Natasha Hamilton – William and actress-singer, Natasha Hamilton were photographed kissing and it was rumored that they are dating.
- Jessica Craig (2001) – Prince had a holiday fling with Kenyan socialite Jessica Craig in 2001 while staying at her family’s ranch in Kenya after completing his studies at Eton. He is on friendly terms with her and even attended her wedding in 2016.
- Carly Massy-Birch (2001) – William started dating Carly Massy-Birch during his first term at St. Andrews in September 2001. Their relationship ended within a couple of months after a drinking game went wrong in December 2001.
- Kate Middleton, from 2002 to the present During his second term at the university, William began dating Kate Middleton, a former model. During the last term, they relocated out of the city to a cottage on two acres with another buddy. When they were photographed together on the ski vacation in April 2004, their relationship was made public. According to reports, they broke up in 2007. But it turned out to be nothing more than a hiccup, and in April 2011, they were married. Prince George (born July 22, 2013), Princess Charlotte (born May 2, 2015), and Prince Louis (born April 23, 2018) are their three children together.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 6 feet 3 inches
- In centimeters – 191 cm
- In meters – 1.91 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 92 kg
- In Pounds – 203 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest – 43 in or 109 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 15 in or 38 cm
- Waist – 35 in or 89 cm
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Blonde
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Being the second in line to succeed as monarch of England.
Television Debut
As an actor, he hasn’t appeared in a TV show. He has only been seen in chat shows, news talk shows, TV series documentaries about his royal family and the queen.
Brand Endorsements
Being a member of royal family, he isn’t allowed to ink personal endorsement deals.
Prince William Net worth
Prince William’s net worth is an estimated $100 million dollars as of 2023, according to Business Insider. Most of that money comes from an inheritance, thanks to Princess Diana. His late mother’s trust and estate has been passed to him and Harry and it has given them both a financial boost. He also receives a $450,000 a year investment profit and an allowance managed by their father, Prince Charles.
A Few Little-Known Details Regarding Prince William
- William was accidentally struck on the side of his head by a golf club in 1991, resulting in a fractured skull. He needed surgery.
- In exchange for regular news updates, the royal family and the tabloid press agreed to protect his privacy while he was a student at Eton College.
- After graduating from Eton, he took a year off and spent ten weeks teaching children in Chile and participating in British Army drills in Belize.
- He was chosen to play water polo for Scottish National Universities in the Celtic Nations Tournament while attending St. Andrews.
- Prince visited St. Andrews again in 2011 to serve as patron of the institution during the 600th Anniversary Appeal.
- The Queen bestowed upon him the titles of Baron Carrickfergus, Duke of Cambridge, and Earl of Strathearn on the day of his wedding.
- After completing helicopter flying school in 2009, he was given a full-time pilot assignment with the RAF Search and Rescue Force.
- To prepare for managing Cornwall Estate, William enrolled in a Cambridge University vocational agricultural management study in 2014.
- He works as a pilot for East Anglian Air Ambulance full-time and gives his earnings to the organization’s charity.
- Prince is dedicated to supporting numerous AIDS-related charities.
- In 2015, William started a civilian career as an ambulance pilot for East Anglian Air Ambulance, where he contributed his $62,000-a-year income to charity.
