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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Prince William

One day this man could be King

Born on 21 June, 1982, the Duke of Cambridge is second in line to the British throne. But there’s way more to this Gemini prince than meets the eye.

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Is Prince William a Duke?

Prince William was made the Duke of Cambridge in 2011.

What is Prince William’s Last Name?

None of the royals have an official last name but if you wanted to he’d probably answer to William Arthur Philip Louis Mountbatten-Windsor.

How Tall is Prince William?

The Duke is 191cm (6’2″), sightly taller than his younger brother Harry who is 189cm

What is Prince William’s Net Worth?

Thanks to the Duchy of Cornwall – think of it as a royal trust find (basically it’s income from 53,000 hectares of land in 23 countries) – Prince Charles receives around $28million each year, some of which he gives to Prince William.

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William also inherited about $10million from his mother Princess Diana Spencer and a share of a further $14million from the Queen Mother (his grandmother). Add that to a $78,000 annual salary while he was flying for the Royal Air Force, plus various other income sources, and Prince William’s net worth is said to be about $40million.

Where Did Prince William Go to School?

William’s schooling been at Jane Mynors Nursery School, followed by Wetherby School in Notting Hill and then Eton College. 

Who is Prince William’s Brother?

The Duke has one younger brother – Prince Harry. The brothers are said to be very close and were Best Man at each other’s weddings.

Who is Prince William’s Mum?

The late Princess Diana Spencer is Prince William’s mum.

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Who is Prince William’s Wife?

Kate Middleton became the official wife of Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge when they married on 29 April, 2011. 

Prince William and Kate Middleton
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Credit: Getty)

Who is Prince William’s father?

Prince Charles, heir to the British throne is Prince William’s dad.

Who are Prince William’s Godparents?

William has a total of six godparents: Constantine II, the former King of Greece, Princess Alexandra, (cousin to the Queen), Lady Susan Hussey, the Queen’s lady-in-waiting, Lord Romsey, grandson of Lord Mountbatten, Sir Laurens van der Post, explorer and writer, and The Duchess of Westminster.

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Does Prince William Get Along With Camilla?

According to Tom Bower, author of Rebel Prince: The Power Passion And Defiance Of Prince Charles, both Prince William and Prince Harry have a strained relationship with Camilla. However, William has said “She is not the wicked stepmother.”

At What Age Did Prince William Go Bald?

Prince William showed early signs of losing his hair as far back at 2004 when he was just 22. By 2006, overhead photos taken of the Prince at the Soccer World Cup showed he was thinning substantially. 

Is Prince William Gay?

Prince William is heterosexual but he is a vocal advocate for the LGBTQI community and has even appeared on the cover of Attitude – the UK’s most popular gay magazine.

In an interview with the mag, he said, “No one should be bullied for their sexuality or any other reason and no one should have to put up with the kind of hate that these young people have endured in their lives.”

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Does Prince William Wear Glasses?

In February this year, Prince William was photographed wearing black, thick-rimmed spectacles, so the answer is yes, he wears glasses.

Is Prince William Religious?

Prince William was baptised into the Anglican faith when he was a baby and took his confirmation in 1997.

Did Prince William go to University?

Prince William attended St Andrews University in Scotland from 2001 to 2005 and left with a 2:1 in Geography.

Prince William in 2004
Prince William was showing early signs of baldness in 2004 (Credit: Getty)
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Has Prince William Served in the Military?

Prince William trained at Sandhurst Military Academy and with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. 

What is Prince William’s Military Rank?

His official military rank is Flight Lieutenant. He served as a flight and rescue pilot in the RAF until 2014 when he took a civilian role as an air ambulance pilot with East Anglican Air Ambulance.

Who has Prince William Dated Before Kate?

Jecca Craig – an environmental conservationist who has known Prince William for years. Isabella Calthorpe – and English socialite who is now married to Sam Branson, the son of Richard Branson and Olivia Hunt – an ex-flame from university who was the last woman he dated before he met Kate. 

How Did Kate Middleton Meet Prince William?

Kate Middleton and Prince William were both students at St Andrew’s University in Scotland. They resided in St Salvator’s halls of residence which is how they met.

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When Did Prince William Get Engaged?

On 16 Nov. 2010 Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement.

Engaged! 16 Nov. 2010
Engaged! 16 Nov. 2010 (Credit: Getty)

When Did Prince William Get Married?

On 29 Apr. 2011 Prince William married Catherine Elizabeth Middleton and the royal couple became the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Where Did Prince William Get Married?

The wedding took place at Westminster Abbey. There were about 1900 people on the guest list.

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What Did Prince William Wear to His Wedding?

As a colonel of the Irish Guards, Prince William wore an Irish Guards mounted officer’s full dress uniform to his wedding.

How Many Kids do Kate and Prince William Have?

So far the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have three children: George (5), Charlotte (3) and Louis (7 months).

Has Prince William Had An affair?

Before his engagement to Kate, the prince was said to have been involved with a number of women but since his marriage, there have been no reports of William having an affair.

Where Does Prince William Live?

Prince William and Kate Middleton live in a 20-room residence inside Kensington Palace.

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Will Prince William Become The King?

Prince Charles is next in line for the throne but after his death, Prince William, assuming he outlives his father, will become king.

The future kings of England
The future kings of England (Credit: Getty)

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