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Prince William
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, KG, KT, PC, ADC(P) (William Arthur Philip Louis) is the elder son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales. He is second in the line of succession to the British throne, after his father.

William was educated at four schools in the United Kingdom and obtained a degree from the University of St Andrews. In December 2006, he completed 44 weeks of training as an officer cadet and was commissioned in the Blues and Royals regiment. In April 2008, he qualified as a pilot by completing pilot training at Royal Air Force College Cranwell. He then underwent helicopter flying training in order to become a full-time pilot with the RAF Search and Rescue Force in early 2009. His service with the British Armed Forces ended in September 2013. William married Catherine Middleton on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey. Before the wedding, he was created Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn, and Baron Carrickfergus.

The couple's first child, Prince George, was born on 22 July 2013, and their second, Princess Charlotte, was born on 2 May 2015. Prince William supports lots of charities and organisations, including Centrepoint (a charity that helps the homeless), the Royal Marsden Hospital, Mountain Rescue England and Wales, and the Tusk Trust, as well as many others.

Born 21st June 1982 in London, England

As I learned from growing up, you don't mess with your grandmother.

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