Prince William - son of Crown Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.The line to the throne, he took after his father, the Prince of Wales.Until 2011, William was considered the most eligible bachelor in the world.
Childhood and adolescence
Since the birth of the young prince was surrounded by attention.William, was born in June 1982, he attracted attention for his appearance in the world.In an extract Lady Di and the baby from the hospital attracted a record number of paparazzi.
grandson of Queen was among the first persons of blue blood who was not born in a palace, but in a city hospital in Paddington.
prince was baptized at Buckingham Palace a month after birth.He christened William Arthur Philip Louis.
Childhood Prince held like a normal boy, he studied at the boarding school and shared a dorm room with three guys.The hero of our story was fond of sports - running, swimming, basketball and rugby.
Prince William did not differ excellent behavior, it can be safely be called a mischievous person, but over time his character began to change, he began plodding, thoughtful and calm.
In 1995, William arrives at Eton, a prestigious college, founded in 1440.It was there that he learned about the divorce of parents, it was a devastating blow for William, as well as for each child.
even greater tragedy occurred in August 1997, when the dramatic circumstances, lost his mother, Princess Diana.After her death, the prince while visiting a therapist who helped him fight depression.
summer of 2000, Prince William finishes college.After a year break in their studies, he decides to go to the Scottish University of St Andrews.The training took place at the Faculty of Geography and his final work the young man defended on "Coral reefs".
Career
In European countries the youth decided to arrange short break after college, in order to understand themselves, to decide her future and plans to life.Prince William has been no exception.
For free training year son of the Prince of Wales has made more than one trip, including, and for charitable purposes.Following the example of his mother, he visited countries in Africa and Latin America.In addition, William spent some time working on a dairy farm.
After graduation, something which time he performed at official ceremonies and activities taking place in the cities of England.
However traditions of their ancestors did not give the prince of peace, and he entered the military academy Sandhurst.In 2006, William was promoted to lieutenant and joined the Royal Cavalry.Despite this, most of the Prince drew a career pilot, and he graduated in 2009, a flight school of the Royal Air Force.Until recently, Prince served as a captain pilot of a helicopter.
Family
His future wife, William first met as a student at University of St Andrews.Their relationship was not exactly rosy, as the pair clashed several times.However, as it turned out later, the separation was just a test of their senses.
Despite the various rumors and troubles, ten years later, Prince William and Kate Middleton decided to get married.The news of the engagement of the main prince of Europe spread in an instant.
The wedding took place in April 2011 at Westminster Abbey.The whole world watched live on the lovely ceremony joining two loving hearts.After marriage, Prince William and Kate Middleton began to wear the title of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
a half later, it was announced that William and Kate become parents.22 July 2013 the couple had a son, named George Alexander.
In 2014, it became known that the Little Prince George of Cambridge's sister appears.His parents have not yet decided the name.Prince William and Kate choose between the traditional names of monarchs, but the advantage on the side of the name of Diana, as was the name of the mother of the hero of our story.
Interesting facts about Prince William
- Prince William, photos which are constantly appearing on the covers of tabloids, hates the press.His aversion intensified in 1997 after the death of his mother, in which he accuses the hapless paparazzi.
- In childhood and adolescence, the prince had a huge number of nicknames.In particular, the parents called him wombat due chubby cheeks.
- childhood dream, William had a job in the police.He always wanted to protect his mother.
- hives - left-handed.
- As a pilot, the prince took part in the saving operation of a sinking ship "Svonlend."
Interesting facts about Kate Middleton
- future Duchess of Cambridge at the time participated in the university beauty pageant, where Prince William and saw her.
- dress in which Kate appeared at the competition, later sold for a staggering price of 78,000 pounds.
- Kate likes to stay home alone, she does not have a personal chef and a permanent nanny for his son.
- Duchess of Cambridge is constantly accompanied by four guards, this service requires royal security.
- After graduation Kate worked for a time in the fashion and even considered to release a clothing line.
