Prince William of Wales

Brief Description
Prince William is the second in line to the Royal British throne and was born on June 21st 1982 at St. Mary’s hospital, London. William was the first-born child of Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Wales and was raised and much influenced into intense media interest, which was something that he would eventually have to get adapted to for his future as the Prince of Wales.  As a grandchild to Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William's official title is known as, His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales. He has one younger brother Harry and two step siblings who are, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Bowles. Both which are from his father’s second wife Camilla Parker Bowles.

Prince William Education

Prince William learned was educated in many different private schools in Berkshire and London before entering to the prestigious Eton college at the age of 11. The reason for him to go into college at such a young age was to provide a safer environment to distinctively be protected from the disruptions of the media and often many field journalists/interviewers. The media did respect the Palace’s request to “leave William alone until he was 18” due to him becoming a major public interest of how he was feeling and how he was living ever since the tragic death of his mother, Princess Diana of Wales. As a way of thanking the media for respecting his privacy for almost 7 years, TV cameras were given a rare insight of Prince William at Eton college, showing him enjoying various activities such as cooking, sport and other hobbies that the young prince enjoyed as a growing teenager. Since leaving school relationship with the media have been more active and focused more on him because with regard to interest over his girlfriend Kate Middleton who he met in college.

Death of Princess Diana and Marriage

     On August 31st 1997, his mother Princess Diana of Wales was involved in a fatal car crash and passed away when William was only fifteen years of age. This led to worldwide grieving, at the unexpected loss and such shocking news to have pass away so quickly. Diana was truly a motivational leader and was known to be an iconic figure amongst not only in the United Kingdom, but also throughout the world.  Diana was very close to her husband and her two sons, which led to have a huge and major impact in both of their lives. Although both the princes had lost their beloved mother, Princess Diana, they were known to show dignity and remained strong which showed the world that, both were honorary figures through such a difficult time in the Royal Family's history. Prince William began to take his mother's footsteps into helping and becoming a major patronage to charities. So far, he has helped a charity which involves helping young homeless men/women, and often young teenagers/adults who are in need of a home and some attentive care. In 2010, Prince William announced his engagement to Kate Middleton. They were married at Westminster Cathedral, England on April 29, 2011.These two honorary figures originally met each other in the same college known as, St. Andrews and later on met up with each, eventually falling in love.