Prince William of Wales

Prince William of Wales (William Arthur Philip Louis Mountbatten-Windsor), born 21 June 1982, is a member of the British Royal Family, grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and first son of the Prince of Wales and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Prince William is second in the line of succession to the British throne, after his father and before his brother, Prince Harry.

Future

As the eldest son of the Prince of Wales, it is expected that William will ascend the throne in the future. If William decides to use his first name as King, he will be known as King William V.

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William's love life has been the subject of speculation. Many young and eligible women have been linked to the prince, most recently Kate Middleton, but he has insisted that he will not marry until he is older. News reports emerged in August 2005 that Middleton will move into Clarence House with William. Rumours of an imminent royal wedding have also circulatedhttp://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1123687149921_49/.

Related Topics:
Kate Middleton - 2005 - Clarence House

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As with many of his predecessors, Prince William has expressed a desire to enter the Armed Forces; he has stated that he wishes to join his brother at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to train as an Officer Cadet. He has also expressed a desire to be a 'proper officer', and go wherever his men go. Given his position, and the reluctance of previous British governments to allow the Heir to the Throne into dangerous situations, it seems unlikely that this wish will be fully realised.

Related Topics:
Armed Forces - Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

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Like his mother, William is said to possess a strong dislike for excessive royal protocol, and desires greater personal independence. Some journalists have even speculated that William may choose not to become king at all, so frustrated by the monarchy's restraints is he. Such claims are largely speculation. His brother, Harry, has stated that William has promised him that he will never abdicate, forcing Harry to take on the role.

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