Prince William of Wales is the elder son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, and grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. He is second in the line of succession, behind his father.
William Arthur Philip Louis was born on 21 June 1982. William was educated at independent schools, Eton College and at the University of St Andrews.
But having decided to follow a military career, William became lieutenant, graduated from Royal Air Force College Cranwell and the Defense Helicopter Flying School. Now he is pilot on search and rescue helicopter.
On 16 November 2010 it was announced that Prince William and his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton are to marry. The wedding will be on 29 April 2011 in Westminster Abbey.