Prince William

Britain's Prince Charles, 73, sent Prince William birthday congratulations on his Instagram account this morning by sharing a number of images showing the ...

Pictured: Union Flag on a tower of Parliament This was one of the images shared in the Royal Family Instagram account's post marking William's birthday It is reportedly a bid to save Prince Andrew from embarrassment. Pictured is Sandringham Estate, where the royal couple could celebrate their 40th birthdays this summer An allegation he denies. The Prince of Wales has led the royal family tributes to his eldest son the Duke of Cambridge with a sweet collection of throwback photographs to mark his 40th birthday today

In one special video, Prince William, who is celebrating his 40th birthday, can be seen dressed in army fatigues playing with Diana, Princess of Wales and ...

But it would seem Harry took Wharfe’s mission quite literally - as any young daredevil would. Love the royals? The short clip from 1986 starts with Prince William taking a very important phone call from his playhouse dressed in full military fatigues which were a gift from the 1st Battalion of the Parachute Regiment, of which Prince Charles is the Colonel in Chief.

Pictures showed the royal as a newborn, after graduating from university, at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, as a Search and Rescue helicopter pilot ...

The accompanying pictures showed William as a newborn, after graduating from university, at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, as a Search and Rescue helicopter pilot and on the day of his wedding. Pictures showed the royal as a newborn, after graduating from university, at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, as a Search and Rescue helicopter pilot and on the day of his wedding. Clarence House's account shared photographs of Charles holding newborn William outside the Lindo Wing, the pair on a ski-lift together, on the Palace balcony with the royal family, and William with his arm around Charles.

PRINCE William's three children call their dad by his 'Aussie-inspired' childhood nickname that was given to him by his late mother, a royal expert claimed.

Aside from the few during his early adult years, the Duke of Cambridge had an adorable childhood nickname that was given to him by his late mother, Diana, the Princess of Wales which was "Wombat". This name has "stuck through his whole adolescence" and it has been reported that Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis call their father by his childhood nickname. "It began when I was two. Prince William had a couple of names that he went by during his time at University in order to have a relatively normal student experience.

Former BBC Royal correspondent, Jennie Bond, says Princess Diana and Prince William 'felt the burden of his destiny, his kingship on his shoulders' since he ...

She is an equal partner in a huge sense.” “He comes across as a lovely, gentle boy, but he has always known his own mind,” she says. His ill-judged Caribbean tour with Kate earlier this year seems to have been a turning point. “Apparently it’s quite a sparky relationship. But a king who will do things his own way.” Wanting is not the right word.” “I could actually lose my identity.” He yawned, distracted his cousins, and then knocked his sailor hat askew. The William of recent months is one we haven’t truly witnessed before. “His strength is very tied up with the fact he has a happy marriage,” says Bond. Diana saw back then what we are seeing now.” “He has quite a temper too, and he will have his own way.

For his big milestone, the Duke of Cambridge is pictured through the years – from a newborn in Princess Diana's arms to his role as a dad of three, husband and ...

The celebration comes just days after a very special picture of the duke and his children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis was released to mark Father’s Day. Among the images is also one of him on his first official royal tour when he joined his parents on a six-week trip to Australia and New Zealand when he was just nine months old in 1983. As the second in line to the throne, William is always under the spotlight while he awaits his eventual accession.

On June 21 1982, Prince William was welcomed into the world. Born at St Mary's hospital, London, he is the eldest child of Prince Charles and Princess Diana ...

As the Duke of Cambridge turns 40, his fellow royals took to social media to share messages and memories.

The official Royal Family account also paid tribute to the Queen’s grandson, with an in-depth Twitter thread delving into his biography and contributions as a working royal. The final image shows Charles and William in a warm embrace, with the Prince of Wales resting his head on his son’s shoulder – a sweet family snap taken by the Duchess of Cambridge in 2019. 🎂🎈⬅️ Swipe through the decades!’

As the Duke of Cambridge celebrates his milestone birthday, there are questions around what the future holds for the heir-once-removed and how he plans to ...

Given the pitfalls of the unpredictable royal story, being a happy prince at 40 is as good a shock absorber as any to the bumps along the way to succession. Few doubt that there is a tough task ahead to stabilise relations with his younger brother and end the bitterness of the “Prince over the water”. That looks like a work in slow progress and the suggestion by proxies of the Sussexes that an invite to their daughter Lilibet’s birthday party was rebuffed landed badly. Socially, the couple are unadventurous, relying on a discreet circle of friends (often intermarried and definitely from a private school and country network). If they have a deficit, it is a tendency to move in confined circles, without much curiosity for social groups outside the familiar. “From his earlier experience as an air-ambulance pilot and Sandhurst training, he has always been more inclined to the practical than the theoretical.” When it comes to William’s political views, he’s not inclined to make interventions in controversial debates as his father has in the past — and more recently by wading into the Rwanda row. They know very well that they are in this together for the foreseeable future.” Also, the source adds, “there’s a reason you didn’t see a huge gathering of the rest of the family”. It reflected a long-standing desire on Charles’s part for a “slimmed down” monarchy, but also reflects the difficulty of any decisions about the appearance of Harry and Andrew. The Cambridges focussed largely on a trip to Wales ( a nod to the other succession which looms when Charles becomes king and William steps into his shoes). That will also bring challenges for William, who has largely favoured “big bets” on significant foreign visits closely coordinated with the Foreign Office — most recently to the Caribbean, where he broached the touchy subject of colonialism and its legacy for the Commonwealth. An upcoming visit to Australia is rumoured to be in the planning stages and is intended to shore up shaky support for retaining a British monarch as head of state as republican sentiment rises. But royal strategists believe that high-profile royal tours are the “oil in the engine” of the monarchy - and the secret sauce for the aspiration to enhance “global Britain” in alliances and trade. Charles has often struggled with the “waiting game” in a system which does not (so far) allow for royal retirement, so that the age at which heirs succeed to the top job rises with greater longevity, risking frustration among those in “limbo”. As well as being a tribute to the “inimitable style” of his late mother, Diana, it’s a pointer to William’s intention to embrace causes intended to kickstart politicians into focussing on neglected areas of national life and a subtle but deft nudge to the Government to focus more on the matter. His key birthday interview has taken place with the Big Issue magazine — a coup to take on more direct sponsorship of social themes and a pledge to do more to highlight the “overlooked and misunderstood” problem of homelessness. On the traditional side, there’s a new £5 coin, which places his royal head alongside Her Majesty The Queen’s £1 in our wallets, and a carefree family photo taken on a holiday in Jordan, with the couple’s children in high street clothes rather than the riches and ruffles of earlier portraits.

The Duke of Cambridge turns 40 today, June 21, but has reportedly pushed his birthday party back to a later date.

When she's not reporting on the British monarchy and A-list celebs, you can find her whipping up vegan treats and running the roads to cheesy '90s pop music...but not at the same time, obviously. They were taken recently when Prince William joined @BigIssue to continue his work in raising the plight of homelessness - just as his mother did #PrinceWilliamAt40 🗞👑🎉 pic.twitter.com/3GFuWK3LZ5June 20, 2022 The Queen has already greenlit the Cambridges' party and has even given permission for it to be held at one of her estates, according to inside sources.

PRINCE WILLIAM has carried out secret voluntary work for a homeless charity to help young people get back on their feet, the charity's CEO has revealed.

He said: "Ever since I came here with my mother, homelessness has stuck with me as an issue I want to fight for. But it feels like it's gone back to what it was before the pandemic. The future King, who will celebrate his 40th birthday tomorrow (Tuesday June 26), has taken a keen interest in helping people affected by homelessness since he first visited a homeless shelter with his late mother Princess Diana aged 11. "We can fix it. It’s a privilege that many of us, busy with our days, don’t always afford. "My time was truly eye-opening.

Earlier this month, Prince William was spotted selling copies of “The Big Issue,” known for supporting the homeless.

I plan to do that now I’m turning 40, even more than I have in the past.” I was begging at the time. The duke sat down with Martin, who interviewed him for the latest edition.

The Duke of Cambridge went undercover selling the magazine with Dave Martin on the streets of London earlier this month - and posed for a special edition of ...

Only Her Majesty and her successor, the Prince of Wales, will have their birthdays marked. This was one of the images shared in the Royal Family Instagram account's post marking William's birthday And that's what The Big Issue gives you, along with a means to earn an income.' The conversation is available to read in The Big Issue magazine and website. We were especially pleased to welcome Dave as a former Passage client and very proud to see how he has moved on in life. The Duke added: 'People who are homeless can't rebuild their life without a number of things. They then visited The Passage, a homelessness charity nearby that supports people who are street homeless or at risk of homelessness, of which the Duke became a Patron in 2019. Anyone can sell The Big Issue, even a Prince!' 'People recognised a familiar face and were happy to give me the time of day. He continued: 'I wanted to experience the other side and see what it was like to be a Big Issue vendor. I plan to do that now I'm turning 40, even more than I have in the past. But The Big Issue, perhaps now the most immediately recognisable of these organisations, has undeniably had an impact.

Prince William has revealed why he swapped his royal garb for a red vendor jacket and took to the streets of London to sell The Big Issue magazine, ...

: "Wishing The Duke of Cambridge a very happy 40th birthday!" I plan to do that now I'm turning 40, even more than I have in the past." "And while I may seem like one of the most unlikely advocates for this cause, I have always believed in using my platform to help tell those stories and to bring attention and action to those who are struggling.

PRINCE WILLIAM was spotted outside a Tesco store in Hammersmith on his 40th birthday as the Duke stopped for photographs during the outing.

To mark William's big day, the Queen posted a candid snap of the smiling Duke with the caption: "As the second in line to the throne turns 40, learn more about His Royal Highness." In the article which was published to mark his fortieth birthday, William wrote: "Homelessness is not an irrevocable fact of life. PRINCE WILLIAM was spotted outside a Tesco store in Hammersmith on his 40th birthday as the Duke stopped for photographs during the outing.

Prince William has been spotted spending his 40th birthday visiting veteran Big Issue seller Dave Martin at a supermarket in London - just weeks after the ...

But that isn’t the case for the vast majority of Big Issue vendors..." But they had to buy the magazine and 32 copies, which would normally take his guide a week to sell, were snapped up in under an hour. William reveals: "I wanted to experience the other side and see what it was like to be a Big Issue vendor. It’s a privilege that many of us, busy with our days, don’t always afford. Love the royals? William's visit to the supermarket to meet up with Mr Martin comes just a day after an article he wrote for the Big Issue was published, where he vowed to to keep shining a light on the problem of homelessness.

The Celebrity Gogglebox star and former politician was discussing William's 40th birthday on the ITV show with Holly and Phillip.

But Gyles did end on a comical note when he said: "I know what my wife would have liked one with him 20 years when there was hair," referring to what photo we should have seen to mark William's 40th. @70sStreetFan said: "Gyles going crazy when Beverley Turner makes a perfectly valid point about the irony of Prince William promoting The Big Issue…#ThisMorning." @ChronicallyKiki argued: "Shut up and let Beverly finish, Gyles. She's absolutely spot on here. Gyles disagreed, commenting: "I think it’s a great choice because people who sell The Big Issue have to pay for the magazine first…" I'd rather have this than a staged photo with the family but..." Beverly, however, interrupted and said: “It’s a great charity don’t get me wrong." To mark the occasion, pictures of the duke were released alongside a Big Issue seller.

Prince William has recalled the first time he visited a homeless shelter, aged 11, with his mother Princess Diana. He 'wanted to experience the other side'.

They had no other demands than a pleasant family home close to schools and the Queen. 'I plan to do that now I'm turning 40, even more than I have in the past. My time was truly eye-opening.

See Prince William's royal life in photos—including his childhood with his brother Prince Harry, marriage to Kate Middleton, and his life as a dad to Prince ...

In 2015, William became a dad of two as they welcomed Princess Charlotte into their family. To celebrate his 21st birthday, William posed for a picture at St Andrews in Scotland. At university, William met Kate Middleton, and during their second year in school, the two became roommates. Here, he's pictured with Kate at the awards ceremony. Due to the death of his mother, Princess Diana, 1997 was a tragic year in Prince William's life. Here, the trio joined Team Heads Together at a London Marathon Training Day. Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement! Since his birth, Prince William has been second in line to the British throne. As he turns 40, let's take a look back at Prince William's life—from his childhood spent at Highgrove House and Kensington Palace, through his teenage years at Eton, service in the Royal Air Force after his graduation from St Andrews, marriage to Kate Middleton, and life as a dad to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Prince William became the 1,000th Knight of the Garter in 2008, part of the Order of the Garter, the senior and oldest British Order of Chivalry. Prince William at his graduation ceremony at the University of St. Andrews. Prince William at a polo match in Windsor. (Many of the candid shots of the young prince throughout his childhood were on the sidelines of polo tournaments.) William in a coordinating outfit with his mother, the Princess of Wales, at a polo match in Windsor.

Prince William spent his 40th birthday with Big Issue vendor Dave Martin.

Earlier on Tuesday, the duke issued a personal thank you for the birthday messages he received. Homelessness is an issue that William has been particularly passionate about since his formative years, when his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales would take him and his brother Prince Harry to visit homeless shelters. "I plan to do that now I’m turning 40, even more than I have in the past.

The second in line to the British throne celebrates the milestone today (21.06.22), and his father - who also has Prince Harry, 37, with the late Diana, ...

He took Mr Martin, 60, a slice of his birthday cake and chatted to him about how he was doing, during the private visit.

It allows the homeless to earn an income by selling the magazine. Following a message reading “Happy Birthday to The Duke of Cambridge!” William was also shown surrounded by his three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, in a snapshot recently released for Father’s Day. he Duke of Cambridge spent his 40th birthday visiting the Big Issue vendor who showed him the ropes when he went undercover as a seller.

THE QUEEN'S generous birthday present for her grandson Prince William is also thought for Kate after the Duchess had a restricted 40th back in January.

"I plan to do that now I'm turning 40, even more than I have in the past. The bash will reportedly be a joint celebration with the Duchess of Cambridge after her own birthday plans were cancelled due to rising coronavirus cases earlier this year – meaning the couple will mark their milestone together. Writing in The Big Issue to enter his forties, he recalled: "I was 11 when I first visited a homeless shelter with my mother, who in her own inimitable style was determined to shine a light on an overlooked, misunderstood problem.

The British royals shared some incredible throwback photos to celebrate the Duke of Cambridge.

The thread highlighted a series of key events in William’s life, beginning with him as a newborn with his parents Princess Diana and Prince Charles. The celebratory posts lovingly included pictures of baby William along with his father Charles, and a few of William as an adult: “Wishing The Duke of Cambridge a very happy 40th birthday!” they wrote along with a cake and balloon emoji.

One image shows Charles holding newborn William outside the Lindo Wing.

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Prince William took to London streets to support a social enterprise while the royal family marked his 40th birthday through social media tributes.

"Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to fathers and grandfathers across the world today!" The Cambridges were on a private family holiday in the country where Duchess Kate spent part of her childhood. Accompanied by Dave Martin, a Big Issue vendor, the duke sold 32 issues that afternoon, according to Kensington Palace.

PRINCE WILLIAM has faced backlash for his birthday after royal fans express their upset with no official picture released to mark the occasion.

The Duke of Cambridge thanked fans in a rather muted way for their well wishes on Twitter saying, “thank you for all the happy birthday messages today! For the Duchess of Cambridge’s 40th birthday, a special selection of three portraits were released to honour the occasion while for William’s milestone birthday old pictures were reposted. Donna Kendig said: “Happy Birthday William! Your mother would be so very proud of the man you’ve become.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's first marital home was in Anglesey. The couple lived there with their eldest son Prince George before relocating to ...

Surrounding the main home are several outhouses that were used as sleeping quarters for the security guards. The home has largely been kept under wraps since the royals spent their time there, but it is known that it has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen. Catherine and I look forward to returning again and again over the coming years with our family.

The Duke of Cambridge celebrated his 40th birthday yesterday (Tuesday, June 21) and was spotted marking it in a very unusual way.

Many fans on social media were quick with their praise after Prince William was spotted spending his 40th birthday with the Big Issue seller. A final fan wrote: "My God he is just the best!" And while The Big Issue provides a mechanism by which Dave can provide for himself, earn a living and – in his words – regain some self-respect, it is reliant on us playing our part too. In a personal article for the publication, William wrote: "I wanted to experience the other side and see what it was like to be a Big Issue vendor. "People recognised a familiar face and were happy to give me the time of day. The Duke of Cambridge celebrated his 40th birthday yesterday (Tuesday, June 21) and was spotted marking it in a very unusual way.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked Windrush Day on Wednesday 22 June by carrying out a series of poignant engagements – see the best photos.

As one of the inheritors of that great military tradition I understand how much we owe to these men and women. I am delighted that so many of that generation and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are here today." Many of them were not strangers to these shores... These people didn’t have to come. I was like, 'Oh gosh' She said it was really heavy, and you need a lot of upper body strength." "I thought, 'Let's try and put it on her.' She was up for it!

The speech came on Windrush Day, which is named for the Empire Windrush, a ship that brought hundreds of Caribbean immigrants to the U.K. in June 1948 to help ...

In Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas, that future is for the people to decide upon." It is about serving and supporting them in whatever way they think best, by using the platform we are lucky to have." The couple met with young people taking part in a film and photography workshop before they sat down for a chat about the participants' hopes and aspirations for the future. And he added that the contribution to Britain begun even earlier. They visited ELEVATE, which creates a thriving dynamic and diverse cultural environment for younger generations in the community. "Many of them were not strangers to these shores. Since then, over 40,000 Windrush and Commonwealth nurses and midwives have cared for those in need." He continued, "Catherine and I are committed to service. Windrush Day was officially marked as a day of celebration by the U.K. government in 2018. They "made our culture richer, our services stronger and our fellow countrymen safer," he said. "Our trip was an opportunity to reflect, and we learnt so much. Prince William recognized that scandal when he made arguably his most political remark in speech.

Prince William and Kate Middleton visited London's biggest station, Waterloo, for the unveiling of a monument that is dedicated to those who are part of the ...

For the event, Kate wore a white Alexander McQueen blazer she previously donned on a trip to Jamaica earlier this year. Love the royals? The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have helped to unveil a national monument dedicated to the Windrush generation.

KATE, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William are at one of London's biggest train stations to attend the unveiling of a national monument to celebrate the ...

It should be something we all know and commemorate. Earlier today, Kate, who is a keen photographer, was spotting behind the camera as she was given a video tutorial by a member of the ELEVATE initiative at Brixton House, which works on pioneering projects with employers, educators and community groups and “discovering, nurturing and promoting creative talent.” Britain would be much diminished without them." It also acknowledges the Windrush generation's "outstanding contribution" to British society and is intended to be "a permanent place of reflection", it added. The Queen paid tribute to the "profound contribution" of the Windrush "pioneers", describing the new national monument as a "fitting thank you". KATE, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William are at one of London's biggest train stations to attend the unveiling of a national monument to celebrate the dreams and courage of the Windrush generation.

Tens of thousands of the Windrush generation were profoundly wronged by the Windrush scandal,” the future king of England said.

Prince Edward tour of Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Antigua and Barbuda in April was equally fraught with protests. “Sadly that is also the case for members of the Windrush Generation who were victims of racism when they arrived here. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. It also acknowledges the Windrush generation’s “outstanding contribution” to British society and is intended to be “a permanent place of reflection”, it added. “Therefore, alongside celebrating the diverse fabric of our families, our communities and our society as a whole – something the Windrush generation has contributed so much to – it is also important to acknowledge the ways in which the future they sought and deserved has yet to come to pass. “Therefore alongside celebrating the diverse fabric of our families, communities and our society as a whole - something the Windrush generation has contributed so much to - it is also important to acknowledge the ways in which the future they sought and deserved has yet to come to pass.”

The prince was slammed for allowing sources to speak about issues within The Firm on such a momentous occasion.

He said: “Sharing intimate details about or speaking on behalf of a royal as senior as William usually only happens after express permission has been given. After all, he has been genuinely putting the work in. He said: “Prince William plans to phase out the 'never complain, never explain' mantra. “My experience with the Duke of Cambridge is that his tight circle of friends will only talk after a nod from the man himself. As William turned 40 last week, The Duke of Cambridge should be caught up in birthday celebrations, but it seems he's been too busy allowing sources to dish gossip on how he “alternates between grief and anger” over Harry’s life decisions. It's safe to say that Prince William 's relationship with brother Prince Harry has been rather rocky over the last few years.

Speaking as he and Kate Middleton helped to unveil a national monument to the Windrush generation at London's Waterloo Station, Prince William said Black ...

"Only a matter of years ago, tens of thousands of that generation were profoundly wronged by the Windrush scandal. "Therefore, alongside celebrating the diverse fabric of our families, our communities and our society as a whole – something the Windrush generation has contributed so much to – it is also important to acknowledge the ways in which the future they sought and deserved has yet to come to pass. Love the royals?

The Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex, who is living in California with Meghan Markle after quitting royal duties, have been at the centre of an ...

But a friend of the once-close brothers is reportedly "confident" that they will eventually put the fallout behind them. The insider said William knows they are "stronger when they have each other in their lives". PRINCE WILLIAM and Prince Harry will one day end their rift, a friend of the brothers has predicted.

It has been a big month in the royal family calendar, from Platinum Jubilee celebrations to Ascot outings - and yesterday, the Duke of Cambridge turned.

The couple will celebrate with a sweet joint birthday party later this year, as Kate also turned 40 back in January. Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall posted their own five photos of William throughout the decades. The royal family shared a whole thread of sweet photos for Prince William’s birthday, wishing the Duke a happy birthday and sharing all his achievements.

Prince William acknowledged racism was an 'all too familiar' experience for black people in modern Britain during a speech to mark the unveiling of a new ...

It should be something we all know and commemorate. After the Windrush scandal made headlines in 2018, the government apologised for their ‘appalling treatment’ of the Windrush generation and promised redress for those who lost their jobs and spiralled into poverty due to being wrongly classed as illegal immigrants. He said the statue pays tribute to the ‘dreams and aspirations, courage and dignity, skills and talents’ of the Windrush generation who arrived with ‘a hope of contributing to a society that they expected would welcome them in return’. The government, which has provided £1 million in funding for the project, said it ‘symbolises the courage, commitment and resilience of the thousands of men, women and children who travelled to the UK to start new lives from 1948 to 1971’. ‘Therefore, alongside celebrating the diverse fabric of our families, our communities and our society as a whole – something the Windrush generation has contributed so much to – it is also important to acknowledge the ways in which the future they sought and deserved has yet to come to pass. Prince William acknowledged that members of the Windrush generation faced racism and discrimination when they arrived in the UK to plug labour shortages 75 years ago, and said this still prevails today.