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Who is Prince William?

Prince William of Wales

prince-william-RAF-wings-250px_nc Full Name: William Arthur Philip Louis

Birthday and Birthplace: June 21, 1982, at St Mary’s Hospital in London

Royal House: The House of Windsor (The British Royal Family)

Rank in Succession: 2nd in line to the British throne

Parents: Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales (b. 1948) and the late Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997)

Sibling: Prince Henry of Wales (b. 1984)

Official Residence: Clarence House

Education: Geography, Biology and History of Art at Eton College; Geography at St Andrews University

Special Interests: motorbikes, rugby, skiing polo and water polo

Other Notes: Prince William is a commissioned Army Officer, and a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. He met his long-time girlfriend, Kate Middleton, when they were both students at St Andrews University.

source: The Prince of Wales’ website; image credit: Newscom

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