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William 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 July 1905. [8] When he was nine months old, William accompanied his parents on their 1983 tour of Australia and New Zealand, as his first trip overseas. [ 9 ]
Badge of the Prince of Wales. William has been a British prince since birth, and was known as "Prince William of Wales" until 2011. On his wedding day, 29 April 2011, his grandmother Elizabeth II created him Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.
3 days ago · Elizabeth II, Prince William, and Catherine, duchess of Cambridge Prince William (center) and his wife, Catherine, duchess of Cambridge (right), with Queen Elizabeth II. After Elizabeth's death in 2022, Prince William's father ascended the British throne, becoming King Charles III, and Prince William became heir apparent. (more)
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During his speech he confirmed that William would become Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Earl of Chester and Duke of Rothesay. 2022 (19th September) William Prince of Wales attended the funeral services for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle.
Sep 9, 2022 · William had become Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus in 2011, just before his marriage to Middleton, and became the Duke of Rothesay and Duke of Cornwall on his father ...
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Jul 14, 2021 · You can’t become a prince by marrying a princess. ... For example, Prince William was created “Duke of Cambridge” upon his marriage in 2011. Some British princes are given the title “Duke ...
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Mar 15, 2024 · William’s wife, Kate, became a patron of the foundation following their 2011 marriage, and the name changed to The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.