Birthday: June 21, 1982

Prince William is young, smart, hot and second in line to the British throne. Get the 411 on why people around the world can't get enough of this royal wonder.

Prince William - Royal Beginnings

Prince William Arthur Philip Louis is the first son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. His parents both wanted him to have as normal a childhood as possible, despite his noble status. They enrolled him in Mrs. Mynor's Nursery School in West London, which broke the royal home schooling tradition. William's brother Harry was born in 1984 and their parents separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996.

Tragedy Hits Home For Prince William

In 1997, Prince William's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a horrific car crash in Paris, France. While the world grieved her loss, no one could have been more devastated than Prince William and Harry. The two boys marched behind her funeral cortege on the way to her funeral at Westminster Abby.

Prince William Gets Real

While many other royals are often perceived - rightly or not - to be a little out of touch, Prince William has enjoyed a reputation for keepin' it real more often than not. He supports the Aston Villa Football Club, likes R&B, drives a used car and spent the year before university volunteering in Chile. Oh, and don't worry girls - he's still single.

Prince William - Did U Know?

As the firstborn male, he's set to become king after both his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and his father die or relinquish the throne.

Prince William once fractured his skull when his friend accidentally hit him in the head with a golf club.

Prince William has a black Labrador named Widgeon.

Prince William Says...

"My mother used her position very well to help other people, as does my father, and I hope to do the same."

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