Prince William of Wales is one of the most famous members of the royal families on the planet today. For a long time he was officially the second candidate for the throne of the United Kingdom after Prince Charles, his father, but in the spring of 2016, Elizabeth II announced that she would abdicate the throne only in favor of her eldest grandson. Therefore, now Prince William of Wales has come under even more scrutiny of journalists, politicians and ordinary people around the world as the future king of Great Britain and a significant figure in the world political arena.
Early years
The future Prince William of Wales was born on June 21, 1982. His mother, Princess Diana, gave birth to her first child in London, at St Mary's Hospital. The parents named the boy William Arthur Philip Louis and from the very first day they knew that he was waiting for an interesting and eventful life of the heir to the throne with its joys and hardships.
Unlike other children of royal blood, William went to boarding school in Berkshire with other children, as did his younger brother Harry. His mother, Princess Diana, insisted on such an organization of education, andWilliam was later very grateful to her - it was communication with other people, teachers and students that helped him learn how to behave in society, play team sports and earn the respect of others by his own actions, and not by belonging to a famous family.
Two tragedies
After graduating from school, William of Wales entered Eton College, an educational institution that many representatives of rich and noble British families graduated from, as well as future actors, artists and other celebrities. In college, William made many friends and won the love of teachers with his modesty and tact, but the first year of study ended tragically for him - in the summer of 1996, his parents filed for divorce and officially broke up. This event was for William, deeply devoted to his mother, a real personal disaster.
The worst, however, was ahead - on August 31, 1997, Princess Diana died in a car accident. William stopped studying, experiencing the deepest shock of losing his mother, and began to develop a strong dislike for the paparazzi and journalists in general, whom he still blames for the tragedy.
William of Wales was able to survive the shock with the help of psychotherapy. The help of specialists allowed the prince to return to his studies and normal life, carefully preserving the memory of his beloved mother.
Adult life
After graduating from college, the prince traveled around the world for a year, spending most of his time in poor developing countries andarranging grandiose charity events there for the needy, following the example of her mother Diana.
Returning to the UK, the future heir to the throne went to Scotland, where he continued his education at the University of St. Andrews. Enrolling there on a general basis, William began to study art history, but after the third year he abruptly changed his specialization and took up geography, subsequently graduating from an educational institution with honors.
After his studies, the prince took up public affairs, representing his grandmother the queen at ceremonial events around the world and in various institutions. William then became a cadet at the Royal Military Academy, following in the footsteps of all his male ancestors, and went to serve in the Horse Guards. Having received the rank of second lieutenant at the end of his service, the prince moved to a flight school, from which he graduated already with the rank of captain.
William began to build a career in the British rescue service, becoming one of the pilots of aircraft based at Angsley. William has been involved in many life saving operations alongside his fellow pilots.
Marriage of world importance
Prince of Wales William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, and then an ordinary English girl named Kate, met while studying at the University of St. Andrews. They met for 4 years, but due to constant attacks from the press and journalists, they decided to leave so as not to expose themselves to constant stress. But true love does not recognize any barriers, and three years later, inIn 2010, William and Kate got back together. After that, the news spread around the planet that the heir to the throne plans to marry.
In the spring of 2011, April 29, William and Kate got married in St. Peter's Cathedral, witnessing the marriage was a huge number of viewers from around the world, both who came to London and watched the broadcast of the event on television.
After marriage, by the will of Elizabeth II, William and Kate were granted the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and also as a permanent residence - Kensington Palace, where William's mother Diana once lived.
Present
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have become parents twice in five years of marriage. Their eldest son, George, was born on July 22, 2013, and their youngest daughter, Charlotte, was born on May 2, 2015. The children of the royal couple, like their parents, are dearly loved by the people of the UK and are popular media people even at their tender age.
After becoming a father, the former Prince of Wales William, whose photo still regularly graces the covers of magazines, as well as newspapers and tabloids, retired as a military man and devoted himself to the fight for climate protection. He does not forget about the direct royal duties, which today, in the 21st century, most often involve supporting charitable organizations and attending various social and social events.
