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.

Royal duties and career

In July 2005, William carried out his first official engagements, representing Queen Elizabeth at World War II commemorations in New Zealand. In September of the same year, it was announced that William will become president of the Football Association in May 2006 and patron to the UK charity Centrepoint http://www.centrepoint.org.uk, which works with homeless young people. Centrepoint is the first organization to which William is patron. During his mother's patronage, William would occasionally accompany her on visits.

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July - 2005 - Queen Elizabeth - World War II - New Zealand - Football Association - 2006 - Patron - Homeless

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In October of 2005, the prince worked in land management at a Peak District estate of the Duke of Devonshire.

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October - Peak District - Duke of Devonshire

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