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William, Prince of Wales (William Arthur Philip Louis; born 21 June 1982), is the heir apparent to the British throne. He is the elder son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales . William was born during the reign of his paternal grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II .
- Prince William of Wales, 21 June 1982 (age 41), St Mary's Hospital, London, England
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May 13, 2005 · William, prince of Wales, elder son of Charles III and Princess Diana and heir apparent to the British throne. He is married to Catherine, princess of Wales, and has three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis. Learn more about his life, military service, and family.
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Dec 7, 2022 · Meaning & History. From the Germanic name Willehelm meaning "will helmet", composed of the elements willo "will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection". An early saint by this name was the 8th-century William of Gellone, a cousin of Charlemagne who became a monk. The name was common among the Normans, and it became extremely popular in England ...
William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066, and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Liam, Bill, and Billy.
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- /ˈwɪljəm/
- "Vehement protector"
- Germanic languages
Sep 16, 2022 · Now, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, William, 40, is the Prince of Wales and the heir to the British throne. His has been a life lived largely without the controversy, and occasional...
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Mar 15, 2024 · Prince William of Wales is the heir apparent to the British throne. Read about his young life, wife Kate Middleton, children, age, military service, and more.
Apr 18, 2024 · Prince William is returning to public duties for the first time since his wife’s cancer diagnosis. He will be bolstering the royal family’s ranks as health problems continue to sideline the Princess of Wales and King Charles III.