Prince William was born on June 21, 1982 in West London. His father is the soon to be king, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. His mother is the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
As the eldest son of the Prince of Wales, it is expected that William will ascend the throne in the future and one day become King of England. If William decides to use his first name as King, he will be known as King William V.
Like his mother, William is said to not care for the rigid traditions of the royal lifestyle and desires greater personal independence. Some journalists have even speculated that William may choose not to become king at all, due to frustration with the constraints of the monarchy. However, it is important to keep in mind that rumors about the royal family are quite common due to the abundance of tabloid media.
Prince William is known to be wary of the media and tries to avoid the spotlight. He has even condemned journalists who have disrespected his mother's memory.
He went to the prestigious Eton College. Like many British teenagers, Prince William chose to take a gap year after finishing Eton College. Prince William will follow the tradition of many young British princes and join the armed forces.He took part in British Army training in Belize. Pictures of the prince cleaning a toilet were broadcast around the world.
