Prince William Arthur Philip Louis Mountbatten-Windsor, the eldest son of King Charles III and Princess Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales, was born on June 21, 1982. As the second in line to the throne of the United Kingdom at birth, he was destined for a life of royal duty and service.
Growing up, Prince William spent his early years in London's Kensington Palace, where he began his educational journey at the tender age of four and a half. He attended nursery school at the Mrs. Maynard Acadamy, followed by Wetherby School at the age of eight. His parents' decision to send him to Ludgrove, a boarding school located approximately 25 miles from London, marked a significant milestone in his life.
Tragedy struck when Prince William was just 10 years old, as his parents' marriage began to unravel, ultimately ending in divorce when he was 14. During this tumultuous period, he found solace in his studies, particularly at Eton College, an all-boys school near Windsor, Berkshire, where he developed a strong sense of camaraderie with his peers.
On August 31, 1997, Prince William's life was forever changed when he received the devastating news of his mother's untimely passing in a car-crash in Paris. In the aftermath of her death, he became an exemplary role model for his younger brother, Harry, who is currently pursuing his education at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Prince William's academic pursuits led him to the University of St. Andrews, where he earned an Upper Second Class Degree in History of Art in 2006. This achievement marked a significant milestone in his life, as he prepared to join his brother at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2006.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, Prince William ascended to the position of first in line to the throne of the United Kingdom, following his father, King Charles III, and the new Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall & Cambridge. As he prepares to take on the mantle of kingship, speculation surrounds the title he may choose to adopt, with many predicting he will assume the title of William V.
