Born William Arthur Philip Louis on 21st June 1982 at 9.03PM in the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, London to Their Royal Highness The Prince and Princess of Wales. Since his birth he has been second in Line of Succession to The Throne of The United Kingdom
He was christened on 4th August 1982 by Robert Runcie, The Archbishop of Canterbury in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace, London. His godparents are His Majesty Constantine II, The King of Greece; Norton Knatchbull, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma; Sir Laurens van der Post; Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy; Lady Susan Hussey, Baroness Hussey of North Bradley and The Duchess of Westminster.
Engagement
His Royal Highness became engaged to Miss Catherine Middleton in October 2010 and it was announced on 16th November 2010.
Wedding
His Royal Highness married Miss Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011 in Westminster Cathedral, London. The Dean of Westminster, John Hall, officiated for most of the service, with Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, as celebrant of the marriage and Richard Chartres, the Bishop of London, preaching the sermon.
Parents
Charles, The Prince of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales
Children
Prince George of Cambridge (George Alexander Louis) born on 22nd July 2013 at 3.24pm in the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, London.
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (Charlotte Elizabeth Diana) born on 2nd May 2015 at 8.34am in Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, London.
Prince Louis of Cambridge (Louis Arthur Charles) born on 23 April 2018 at 11.01am in Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, London
Education
September 1987 – 1990; Wetherby Prep School, Kensington, London.
September 1990 – 1995; Ludgrove School, Berkshire.
Autumn 1995- 2000 ; Eton College, Windsor. He gained 12 GCSEs and 3 A-levels in Geography, Art History and Biology.
Autumn 2001- 2005 ; St Andrews University, Scotland. Graduated with a degree in Geography.
January 2006- 15th December 2006; Sandhurst Military Academy, Camberley.
Military Career
Army
8 January 2006: Officer cadet
16 December 2006: Lieutenant, The Blues and Royals
1 January 2009: Captain, The Blues and Royals
1 January 2016: Major, British Army
Royal Navy
1 January 2008: Sub-lieutenant, Royal Navy
1 January 2009: Lieutenant, Royal Navy
1 January 2016: Lieutenant Commander, Royal Navy
Royal Air Force
1 January 2008: Flying Officer, Royal Air Force
1 January 2009: Flight Lieutenant, Royal Air Force
1 January 2016: Squadron Leader, Royal Air Force
Title
21st June 1982 – 29th April 2011; His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales.
29th April 2011 – Present; His Royal HIghness Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, The Earl of Strathearn and The Baron Carrickfergus.
Line of Succession
The Queen
- Charles, The Prince of Wales
- Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge
- Prince George of Cambridge
- Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
- Prince Louis of Cambridge
- Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
- Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor
- Prince Andrew, The Duke of York
- Princess Beatrice of York
- Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank
- Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex
- James, Viscount Severn
- Lady Louise Windsor
- Anne, The Princess Royal
- Peter Phillips
- Savannah Phillips
- Isla Phillips
- Zara Tindall
- Mia Tindall
- Lena Tindall
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