The first, Cornwall, is a title that automatically goes to the heir apparent (if and only if he is also the eldest living son of the Sovereign). He was the first child born to a Prince and Princess of Wales since Prince John was born to Prince George and Princess Mary (later King George V and Queen Mary) in 1905. POOL New / Reuters 2. William and Harry were raised at Kensington Palace in London, and Highgrove House in Gloucestershire. [245], In early 2021, William made a private donation to the Thin Green Line Foundation, which provides grants for the relatives of conservation park rangers that are killed every year while protecting wildlife. In 2000 William was accepted to the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, but he opted to defer enrollment to take a gap year. Most notably, he and his younger brother, Prince Harry, were exposed to a world beyond royal privilege by their mother, who sought to give her sons a normal upbringing. Most of the expenses incurred in operating the office came from the Prince's private appanage, the Duchy of Cornwall. They subsequently had a daughter, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge (born May 2, 2015), and a second son, Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge (born April 23, 2018). [331][332] On 9 September 2022, the King announced the creation of William as Prince of Wales. On the accession of Edward VII, the civil list was again reconstituted; while the household of the king and his consort became larger than during the previous reign, redundant or unnecessary offices were merged or abolished. William is one of the most popular members of the British royal family, and he has come to personify the modern monarchy. He eventually met his future wife, Princess Kate , while attending college in . [189] In Cornwall on 11 June 2021, William and Catherine attended the G7 summit for the first time. They are overseen by the Mistress of the Robes, who traditionally was head of the female household. Catherine, princess of Wales, in full Catherine, princess of Wales, duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge, original name in full Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, byname Kate, (born January 9, 1982, Reading, Berkshire, England), consort (2011- ) of William, prince of Wales and heir apparent to the British throne. [284], In 2006, William, along with other Sandhurst officers, took part in a one-mile (1.6km) run to support the charity Sport Relief, as he had done in 2004 with a team from Clarence House. As the eldest son of the Sovereign, the Duke of Cornwall and Rothesay ranks higher in precedence than he would by virtue of the seniority of his dukedoms alone. Gentlemen ushers are unpaid members of the Royal Household, often retired military officers, who provide occasional assistance as marshals at royal events. Not including the young Princes' staff. [34][35][36] While at university, he represented the Scottish national universities water polo team at the Celtic Nations tournament in 2004. The first Duke of Cambridge was a Stuart prince who only lived for a few months, followed by others who were styled with . William performs official duties and engagements on behalf of the King. Why Is Prince William the Duke of Cambridge? Everything We Know About [199], Following the death of Queen Elizabeth on 8 September 2022, William was created as Prince of Wales by his father on 9 September 2022. Duke of Cambridge: New photo of Prince William to mark Father's Day - BBC Toggle List of heirs of dukes in the peerages of the British Isles subsection, List of dukes in the peerages of Britain and Ireland, Dukes in the peerages of Britain and Ireland, List of heirs of dukes in the peerages of the British Isles. T P G N Ward Welsh Guards, 2019: Lieutenant Commander Alex Davies, RN, 20122014: Lieutenant Commander Michael Hutchinson RN, 20102012: Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Fenn RAF, 20082010: Captain Duncan Bailey ACG(SPS), This page was last edited on 21 June 2023, at 16:54. As second in line to the throne, the Duke of Cambridge could inherit a couple of new names in his future. [329][330], On the accession of his father on 8 September 2022, as the eldest son of the monarch, he automatically became Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles, and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. The Master of the Household, since 2013, has been Vice Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt KCVO CB OBE and has overall responsibility for the domestic workings of the Household. This was roughly the same size as Charles II's household but larger than Victoria's, whose staff numbered 921. [255] In October 2019, the Prince, together with other members of the royal family, voiced a PSA video for Public Health England "as part of its Every Mind Matters program". [63] His active service as an RAF search-and-rescue pilot ended in September 2013. All but three of the non-royal ducal titles which became extinct did so before the 20th century (the Duke of Leeds became extinct in 1964, the Duke of Newcastle in 1988, and the Duke of Portland in 1990). Dr John A. Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, Bailie of the Abbey Court of Holyroodhouse, Major General Alastair Andrew Bernard Reibey Bruce of Crionaich, Keeper and Ranger of the Park of Holyroodhouse, Commissioners for the Safekeeping of the Regalia, Yeoman-Keepers of the Honours of Scotland, High Constables and Guard of Honour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Washer of the Sovereign's Hands in Scotland, Pamela Hore-Ruthven (later Cooper), Viscountess Ruthven of Canberra, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Monarchy of Canada Federal residences and royal household, Royal Household Long and Faithful Service Medal, "The Annual RPI and Average Earnings for Britain, 1209 to Present (New Series)". Having been exposed to charitable activities early in his life by his mother, he volunteered in Chile. Prince William has been known as the Duke of Cambridge since the title was bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth on his April 2011 wedding day to Kate Middleton . 1998), a distant relation through his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Mia Tindall (b. The Domus Regie Magnificencie was led by the lord chamberlain. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. His marriage to Sarah Fairbrother violated the Royal Marriages Act 1772, making their children illegitimate. I was in Balmoral when I was told that my mother had died. He went on to note that he found solace in the Scottish outdoors. Royal Households of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia "[15], After completing his studies at Eton, William took a gap year, during which he took part in British Army training exercises in Belize,[28] worked on English dairy farms, and visited Africa. [112] Catherine's third pregnancy was announced on 4 September 2017;[113] Prince Louis was born on 23 April 2018. [49] William was then seconded to train with the Royal Navy. Stating that "rural African initiatives that foster education, responsibility and participation in the local community light the way to conservation",[236] he carried out his first official duty with the trust in launching a 5,000-mile (8,000km) bike ride across the African continent in 2008. When Prince George died in 1904, the title once again became extinct. In 2010 he completed his training as a helicopter pilot in the RAF Search and Rescue Force and began a tour of duty in Wales. [208] The same year, the WRU's decision to name a new cup for test matches between Wales and South Africa the Prince William Cup caused controversy; some believed it would have been more appropriate to name it after Ray Gravell. [85] On 15 December 2006, Middleton attended Prince William's Passing Out Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. before the wedding? Instead, Edward was created the Earl of Wessex, and it was announced he would eventually be created the next Duke of Edinburgh after the title reverted to the Crown. Sweney, Mark; Davies, Caroline (2 October 2014). Where Will Princess Eugenie's Second Child Be in the Line of Succession to the British Throne? [96][97][98][99] The global audience for the wedding was estimated to be 300 million or more, with 26 million people watching the event live in the United Kingdom alone. The college is a corporation of thirteen royal heralds, overseen by the Earl Marshal, a hereditary office held by the Duke of Norfolk. [179] William and Catherine toured Pakistan in October 2019, which was the royal family's first visit to the country in 13 years. [249], Since 2009, William has been the patron of Child Bereavement UK, which provides support for children and families who have lost a loved one. In April 2016, William, his wife Catherine and his brother Harry initiated the mental health awareness campaign "Heads Together" to encourage people to open up about their mental health issues. The title is named after the city [3] of Cambridge in England. [119][120] In 2002, The Times reported that William would also share with his brother a payment of 4.9 million from trust funds established by their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, on their respective 21st birthdays and would share a payment of 8 million upon their respective 40th birthdays. In October 2020, William announced the launch of the Earthshot Prize, a 50 million initiative to incentivise environmental solutions over the next decade. [45][46] Upon completing the course he was presented with his RAF wings by his father,[47] who had received his own wings after training at Cranwell. [264][265] In October 2022 and to mark the World Mental Health Day, the couple took over Newsbeat and interviewed four guests on topics related to mental health. [254] William later volunteered on the crisis helpline during the COVID-19 lockdowns to provide support via text message. [39][40][41] According to a CNN report in 2014, the duchy is "a 760million (about US$1.25billion) entity established in 1337 to provide a private income for use by the reigning monarch's eldest son", which William inherited when his father became king in 2022. 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Born in London, William was educated at Wetherby School, Ludgrove School and Eton College. [240] He established the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce in December 2014, with the goal of reducing global illegal wildlife trade. [341], Prior to the accession of his father, William used a banner derived from his arms, for use outside of Scotland and Canada. The Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood is also under the Lord Chamberlain's Office, as is the office of the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps. In 2011, the Canadian Heraldic Authority introduced a personal heraldic flag for the Duke of Cambridge's use in Canada. [233], In March 2022 and amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, William and Catherine made a donation to help the refugees. [311] Under French law, punitive damages cannot be awarded[312] but intrusions of privacy are a criminal offence carrying a maximum jail sentence of one year and a fine of up to 45,000 for individuals and 225,000 for companies. 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But who's the groom? He became Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay following his father's accession to the throne on 8 September 2022. They vary considerably in size, from the large Royal Household that supports the sovereign to the household of the Prince and Princess of Wales, with fewer members. the Hon. Prince George, Duke of Cambridge (George William Frederick Charles; 26 March 1819 - 17 March 1904) was a member of the British royal family, a grandson of King George III and cousin of Queen Victoria. Jason Knauf, communications secretary to the couple, wrote the letter to media standards organisations in various countries. [313][314] In September 2017, Closer was fined 100,000 and its editor Laurence Pieau and owner Ernesto Mauri were each fined 45,000. Who has Prince William dated? Girlfriends List, Dating History [302] The Prince and his wife have asked that, when off-duty, their privacy should be respected. In December 2022, it was reported that as a non-working member of the royal family he would no longer have an office at Buckingham Palace. [208][267] In December 2009, he, as part of a Centrepoint-organised event, spent the night sleeping bag near the Blackfriars Bridge to raise awareness of the experiences of homeless youth. Prince George was born at 4.24pm on 22nd July 2013 at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London. My name is Sydney Zatz and I am a University of Iowa graduate. [67] He underwent part of his training as an EAAA pilot at Norwich Airport. Senior officials included the Deputy Private Secretary, a senior diplomat seconded from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to advise The Prince on Foreign and Commonwealth affairs, Scott Furssedonn-Wood; Master of the Household, Earl of Rosslyn; the Treasurer, Andrew Wright; Communications Secretary, Julian Payne; and the Equerry, Commander Iain Kearsley RN. Furness, Hannah; Mendick, Robert (2022-09-18). [15], In 2022, walking in the state procession for the state funeral of Elizabeth II, the new King was followed by his Private Secretary, Principal Private Secretary, Master of the Household and two Equerries; however, since the King's new household had yet to be appointed they were gazetted, not as 'His Majesty's Household', but as the 'Household of the former Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall'. [17][18] This reflects the uncertain situation of members of the Royal Households at the start of each new reign: in the days following the death of King James I in 1625, the Countess of Bedford remarked 'What the King's resolution is yet for his own and his father's servants, he hath not declared (farther than the white staves, which are to remain as they were); but for the green cloth and other inferior officers both of the household and chamber, it is thought that he will employ his own and dismiss his father's, because he hath caused the latter all to be removed to Denmark House to attend the body, and lodged the former about himself at Whitehall'. William then trained at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst prior to serving with the Blues and Royals. For the 30th anniversary of his father's charity The Prince's Trust, William and his brother were jointly interviewed for the first time by television personalities Ant & Dec.[130] According to author Tina Brown, he had, like his father, expressed a desire to become Governor-General of Australia. . [206], William became aware of HIV/AIDS in the mid-1990s when he accompanied his mother and brother on visits to shelters and clinics for patients. [250] In 2016, the Royal Foundation launched multiple mental health initiatives, including Heads Together, a campaign led by William, Catherine and Prince Harry to de-stigmatise mental health. [20], William was educated at independent schools, starting at Jane Mynors' nursery school and the pre-preparatory Wetherby School, both in London. James died at the age of three in 1667, leaving the title to be once again extinct. [143][144] On 2 November, the couple visited the UNICEF Supply Division for malnourished children in Copenhagen, Denmark. Prince William and Kate's first official joing portrait has been - CNN The premier duke of Ireland is the Duke of Leinster.[2]. [16], On 13 September, five days after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 100 staff who had been working for King Charles III while he was Prince of Wales were notified of potential redundancies. [340], In Scotland, the personal banner used since 1974 is based upon three ancient Scottish titles: Duke of Rothesay (heir apparent to the King of Scots), High Steward of Scotland and Lord of the Isles.