William Prince of Wales

William, Prince of Wales, KG, KT, PC, ADC (William Arthur Philip Louis; born 21 June 1982), is the direct heir to the British throne as the elder son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. His birth occurred during the reign of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. William’s education includes attendance at Wetherby School, Ludgrove School, and Eton College, followed by the University of St Andrews where he earned a Master of Arts degree in geography. It was at St Andrews that he met his future wife, Catherine Middleton. The couple has three children: George, Charlotte, and Louis. His military service includes training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and service with the Blues and Royals, and later, the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue Force. In 2015, William served as a pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance for two years.

As a member of the royal family, William carries out official duties and engagements on behalf of the monarch and maintains patronage with over 30 charitable and military organisations. His charity work focuses on mental health, conservation, homelessness, and emergency workers, including the launch of the Earthshot Prize for environmental solutions. He was created Duke of Cambridge before his wedding in 2011 and became Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay following his father’s accession in 2022, and was subsequently made Prince of Wales.