Prince William Arthur Philip Louis, better known as Prince William, is the Duke of Cambridge. He was born on June 21, 1982, at St Mary’s Hospital in London, as the eldest child of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales. His birth was a significant and celebrated event for the royal family, being the first direct descendant of the British monarch in the royal family of Wales to be born since 1905. He was christened shortly thereafter and was given six godparents, reflecting his importance in the royal lineage.
As a child, Prince William once expressed a wish to become a police officer before understanding the duties of his birthright. He attended four different schools and ultimately graduated from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where he studied geography. His time at school was a mix of normal childhood experiences and royal obligations. Although playful and often under the public eye, he conformed to the expectations of royal conduct.
Prince William began preparing for his future public duties at a young age, frequently joining his father on royal tours and engagements. His first international trips included visits to New Zealand and Australia in 1983. Despite early safety concerns about multiple heirs traveling together, Prince William accompanied his parents on these important tours during his infancy.
In 2005, he began military training and, in 2006, enrolled at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. After completing his course, he was commissioned as an officer and began further specialized training. In 2009, he qualified as a helicopter pilot with the Royal Air Force and was assigned to the RAF Search and Rescue Force. He graduated from the Defence Helicopter Flying School in 2010, and later that year took part in his first rescue mission with the coast guard near Liverpool. He served with the British Armed Forces from 2006 until formally leaving the military in September 2013.
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