William of Wales: the most famous prince on the planet

Prince William of Wales today is one of the most famous members of royal families on the planet. For a long time he was officially the second candidate for the throne of the United Kingdom after Prince Charles, his father, but in the spring of 2016 Elizabeth II announced that she would renounce the throne only in favor of her eldest grandson. Therefore, now the Prince of Wales William came under even closer attention of journalists, politicians and ordinary people around the world as the future King of Great Britain and a significant figure in the world political arena.

early years

The future Prince William of Wales was born on June 21, 1982. His mother, Princess Diana, gave birth to her first child in London, at St. Mary's Hospital. Parents named the boy William Arthur Philip Louis, and from the very first day they knew that he was waiting for an interesting and rich life of the heir to the throne with his joys and adversities.

Unlike other children of royal blood, William studied at a boarding school in Berkshire with other children, as did his younger brother Harry. His mother, Princess Diana insisted on this training organization, and William was later very grateful to her - it was communication with other people, teachers and pupils that helped him learn to behave in society, engage in team sports and earn respect from those around him with their own actions rather than belonging To the famous name.

Two tragedies

After graduating from school, William of Wales entered the college of Eaton, an educational institution that was finished by many representatives of rich and noble British families, as well as future actors, artists and other celebrities. In college, William acquired many friends and won the teachers' love for his modesty and sense of tact, but the first year of training ended tragically for him - in the summer of 1996, his parents filed for divorce and officially parted. This event was for William, deeply devoted to his mother, a real personal catastrophe.

The worst, however, was ahead - on August 31, 1997, Princess Diana died in a car crash. William stopped studying, experiencing the deepest shock of losing his mother, and began to feel a strong dislike for the paparazzi and journalists in general, whom he still regards as guilty of the tragedy that has occurred.

To survive the shock, William of Wales was able with the help of psychotherapy. The help of specialists allowed the prince to return to study and normal life, carefully storing the memory of his beloved mother.

Adulthood

After graduating from college, the prince for a year went on a journey all over the world, spending most of his time in poor developing states and arranging grandiose charity events for those who need, following the example of his mother, Diana.

Returning to Britain, the future heir to the throne went to Scotland, where he continued his education at the University of St. Andrews. Having enrolled there on general grounds, William began to learn the history of art, but after the third course he changed his specialization sharply and started geography, after graduating from an educational institution with honors.

After studying, the prince took up state affairs, presenting his grandmother, the queen, at solemn events around the world and in various institutions. Then William became a Cadet of the Royal Military Academy, following in the footsteps of all his ancestral men, and went to the service of the Horse Guards. After receiving the rank of junior lieutenant at the end of the service, the prince moved to a flight school, from which he graduated in the title of captain.

William's career began to be built in the rescue service of Great Britain, becoming one of the pilots of aircraft based on Engsley. William participated in many operations, saving lives of people together with his fellow pilots.

Marriage of world significance

Prince of Wales William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, and then - an ordinary English girl named Kate, met while studying at the University of St. Andrews. They met for 4 years, but due to constant attacks, the press and journalists decided to part ways not to subject themselves to constant stress. But true love does not recognize any barriers, and three years later, in 2010, William and Kate again agreed. Then the planet flew the news that the heir to the throne plans to get married.

In the spring of 2011, April 29, William and Kate were married in St. Peter's Cathedral, witnessing the wedding was a huge number of viewers from around the world, both arrived in London and watched the broadcast event on television.

After the marriage of the will of Elizabeth II, William and Kate were granted titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and also as a permanent residence - Kensington Palace, where once lived the mother of William Diana.

Nowadays

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in five years of marriage, became parents twice. Their eldest son, George, saw the light on July 22, 2013, and the youngest daughter, Charlotte, was born on May 2, 2015. Children of the royal couple, like their parents, are fondly beloved by the people of Great Britain and are popular media persons even at their tender age.

Becoming a father, the former Prince William of Wales, whose photo continues to regularly decorate the covers of magazines, as well as newspapers and the yellow press, resigned as a military man and devoted himself to the struggle to preserve the climate. He also does not forget about direct royal duties, which today, in the 21st century, most often consist in supporting charity organizations and attending various social and social events.