William, Prince of Wales
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William, Prince of Wales, was born on June 21, 1982, at St Mary's Hospital[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and is a citizen of the United Kingdom[9][10][11][12]. His native language is British English, and he belongs to the Church of England[13]. He is the son of Charles III[3][8][4][12] and Diana, Princess of Wales[8][3][4][12], and the sibling of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex[8][4][12]. He has been married to Catherine, Princess of Wales, since 2011[8][4][12], and they have three children: Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, and Prince Louis of Wales[14][3][4][12].
Educated at Wetherby School, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, and the Defence Helicopter Flying School[8], he was employed by the Ministry of Defence. His professional occupations include aircraft pilot, helicopter pilot, polo player, aristocrat, and philanthropist. His recognized awards include Knight of the Garter, Order of the Thistle, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Royal Fellow of the Royal Society, and Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, among two others[15][16][17][18].
William, Prince of Wales
Summary
William, Prince of Wales is a human[1]. Born in St Mary's Hospital[2], he… he was born on June 21, 1982[3]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[4], polo player[5], helicopter pilot[6], aristocrat[7], and philanthropist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.027% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59,617 views/month, #270 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- William, Prince of Wales was born in St Mary's Hospital[2].
- William, Prince of Wales was born on June 21, 1982[3].
- William, Prince of Wales's father was Charles III[10].
- William, Prince of Wales's mother was Diana, Princess of Wales[11].
- Among William, Prince of Wales's spouses was Catherine, Princess of Wales[12].
- A child of William, Prince of Wales was Prince George of Wales[13].
- A child of William, Prince of Wales was Princess Charlotte of Wales[14].
- A child of William, Prince of Wales was Prince Louis of Wales[15].
- William, Prince of Wales held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
- British English was William, Prince of Wales's native language[17].
- William, Prince of Wales's professions included aircraft pilot[4].
- William, Prince of Wales's professions included polo player[5].
- William, Prince of Wales's professions included helicopter pilot[6].
- William, Prince of Wales's professions included aristocrat[7].
- William, Prince of Wales worked as a philanthropist[8].
- William, Prince of Wales held the position of Heir Apparent of the United Kingdom[18].
- William, Prince of Wales held the position of Counsellor of State[19].
- Among William, Prince of Wales's employers was Ministry of Defence[20].
- William, Prince of Wales received the Knight of the Garter[21].
- William, Prince of Wales received the Order of the Thistle[22].
- William, Prince of Wales received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[23].
- William, Prince of Wales received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[24].
- William, Prince of Wales received the Royal Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
- William, Prince of Wales received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal[26].
- William, Prince of Wales was a member of Royal Society[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in St Mary's Hospital[2], William, Prince of Wales… he was born on June 21, 1982[3]. His father was Charles III[10]. His mother was Diana, Princess of Wales[11]. British English was his native language[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[4], polo player[5], helicopter pilot[6], aristocrat[7], and philanthropist[8]. William, Prince of Wales was employed by Ministry of Defence[20]. Positions held include Heir Apparent of the United Kingdom[18] and Counsellor of State[19], a position[28].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Garter[21], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30]; Order of the Thistle[22], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1687[33]; Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[23], a medallion[34], in Canada[35], founded in 2002[36]; Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[24], a commemorative medal[37], in Commonwealth realm[38], founded in 2011[39]; Royal Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal[26], a commemorative medal[42], in Canada[43].
Personal Life
William, Prince of Wales was married to Catherine, Princess of Wales[12]. Children include Prince George of Wales[13], a schoolchild[44], b. 2013[45], of United Kingdom[46]; Princess Charlotte of Wales[14], a schoolchild[47], b. 2015[48], of United Kingdom[49]; and Prince Louis of Wales[15], an aristocrat[50], b. 2018[51], of United Kingdom[52]. His religion is recorded as Church of England[53].
Why It Matters
William, Prince of Wales ranks in the top 0.027% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59,617 views/month, #270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 176 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was William, Prince of Wales born?
William, Prince of Wales was born in St Mary's Hospital[2].
Who were William, Prince of Wales's parents?
William, Prince of Wales's father was Charles III[10]. William, Prince of Wales's mother was Diana, Princess of Wales[11].
Who was William, Prince of Wales married to?
William, Prince of Wales's spouses include Catherine, Princess of Wales[12].
What did William, Prince of Wales do for work?
William, Prince of Wales worked as aircraft pilot[4], polo player[5], helicopter pilot[6], aristocrat[7], and philanthropist[8].
What awards did William, Prince of Wales receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[21], Order of the Thistle[22], Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[23], and Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[24].