On this day in history, June 21, 1982, Prince William is born in London to Princess Diana and Prince Charles — now King Charles III. William is heir apparent to the British throne.
"He was strongly affected by his parents' divorce in 1996 and his mother's tragic death in 1997 and expressed discomfort at the growing attention he received as he reached adulthood," said Biography.com.Before starting his studies in 2001,"William took a gap year to visit Chile, Kenya and New Zealand, carrying out community and conservation work," said Hello! Magazine.
He earned his wings as a pilot by completing pilot training at Royal Air Force College Cranwell in the British military."His Royal Highness undertakes a number of charitable activities and projects and carries out public and official duties , in the U.K. and overseas," according to the official website of the British Royal Family.
He initially completed training as an officer, and eventually was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Blues and Royals Regiment. He earned his wings as a pilot by completing pilot training at Royal Air Force College Cranwell in the British military, that site also notes. It’s widely reported that Prince William ranks among the most popular figures of the Royal Family, known for his ease and relatability — traits that his mother also possessed, said Britannica.
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