William, Prince of Wales, is a senior member of the British royal family and the heir apparent to the British throne . Born on June 21, 1982 , at St Mary’s Hospital in London, he is 44 years old as of August 2026 . The elder son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, William has spent much of his public life supporting charitable causes, environmental initiatives, and the work of the monarchy. He also served in the British Armed Forces before becoming a full-time working royal.
Detail Information Full Name William Arthur Philip Louis Date of Birth June 21, 1982 William Prince of Wales Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), commonly reported Age 44 years old Birth Place St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London, England Nationality British Parents King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales Sibling Prince Harry Profession Member of the British Royal Family, Heir Apparent Famous For Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne Education Eton College; University of St Andrews Degree MA in Geography Military Service Royal Air Force; British Armed Forces Marital Status Married Wife Catherine, Princess of Wales Children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis Hair Color Brown Eye Color Blue Nickname Wills Instagram @princeandprincessofwales Estimated Net Worth Around $140 million, according to published estimates Weight Not reliably publicly confirmed
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Year Public Career Milestone 2005 Graduated from the University of St Andrews with a degree in geography. 2006 Entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and began officer training.2008 Completed RAF pilot training and served with the Royal Air Force. 2010 Completed training as a search-and-rescue pilot. 2011 Married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29. 2013 Became a father for the first time with the birth of Prince George. 2015 Began full-time royal duties after leaving his RAF search-and-rescue role. 2016 Expanded his public work supporting charitable and conservation initiatives. 2017 Continued official royal engagements and environmental work. 2018 Became a father for the third time following the birth of Prince Louis in 2018. 2020 Continued royal duties and launched initiatives supporting mental health and environmental causes. 2022 Became Prince of Wales and heir apparent after Charles III became King. 2023 Continued nationwide and international royal engagements as Prince of Wales. 2024 Maintained public duties and charitable work while supporting the Princess of Wales during her period away from public engagements. 2025 Continued his responsibilities as Prince of Wales and undertook domestic and international royal engagements. 2026 Continues his role as Prince of Wales and heir apparent , carrying out official duties and supporting the King’s work.
Family Member Relationship King Charles III Father Diana, Princess of Wales Mother Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex Younger Brother Catherine, Princess of Wales Wife Prince George Eldest Son Princess Charlotte Daughter Prince Louis Youngest Son
Platform Account Instagram @princeandprincessofwales Official Royal Website The Prince and Princess of Wales Social Media Presence Official account shared by William and Catherine
