![]()
| # | Fact |
|---|
| 1 | Started losing his hair when he was 19. |
| 2 | Named by his father after Prince William of Gloucester, son of Charles's great-uncle, the Duke of Gloucester. A licensed pilot, William died in 1972 while competing in the Goodyear International Air Trophy race. |
| 3 | Now attending Sandhurst military academy. [January 2006] |
| 4 | Graduated from the Royal Military Academy [December 2006] |
| 5 | Will graduate from St. Andrews University, with a degree in Geography. [June 2005] |
| 6 | He has two children, Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. |
| 7 | Shares his father's love of the wilderness, and fishing. |
| 8 | The most senior member of the Royal Family to train at Sandhurst Military Academy. He had always wanted to join the Army Air Corps as a helicopter pilot; not serve in the Guard's regiment like his brother. |
| 9 | William gave his mother's engagement ring to Catherine Duchess of Cambridge. He proposed on the slopes of Mount Kenya. He did not ask Michael Middleton's approval to marry Catherine prior to his official proposal of marriage in Kenya, just in case Michael said no. (Refer to William and Catherine's engagement interview.). |
| 10 | Often plays tennis with his wife Catherine Duchess of Cambridge. |
| 11 | Rides a motorbike. He enjoys sport bike riding and owns a 600cc Triumph Daytona. His protection officers and wife don't approve of this hobby. |
| 12 | Likes to listen to BBC Radio 4 every morning so he can listen to the breaking news. |
| 13 | He has to study a lot of paperwork, as one of his duties as the future King of England. |
| 14 | Whenever he's a guest in someone's house he writes a thankyou note with a fountain pen. |
| 15 | William sat in on his first meeting of The Way Ahead, the Monarchy's inner sanctum in Christmas, 2005. |
| 16 | Appointed President of the FA in 2006, taking over from Prince Andrew. |
| 17 | Almost dropped out of university until Catherine Duchess of Cambridge convinced him he needed it. She always treated him like any other student, which is just what he wanted. They used to sing karaoke together. He also did all of his own shopping as a student. |
| 18 | Drinks Spring water during the day; never soft drinks. |
| 19 | He never likes a full English breakfast; just cereal and fresh fruit. |
| 20 | His exercise regime from the Canadian Air Force consists of 11 minutes of stomach crunches, push-ups, stretches and running on the spot like his father and grandfather Prince Philip. Its easier to do in his own room. |
| 21 | Likes black coffee with no sugar. |
| 22 | Applications for courses at St Andrews University rose by 44% after William signed up. |
| 23 | When he was a child, William wanted to be a policeman when he grew up. |
| 24 | William holds the highest academic record (2.1) of any Royal heir. |
| 25 | When William was a boy, he wanted to be known as "just William". |
| 26 | Has poor eyesight, and has to wear glasses whenever flying, always with a pilot by his side. He also needs them to drive, but he rarely wears them in public. |
| 27 | Didn't consider marriage until he was at least 28. |
| 28 | Member of the Club Boujis in West London. |
| 29 | The Swiss ski resort of Verbier is one of William and Kate's favourite haunts. |
| 30 | His favourite alcoholic drink is cider. |
| 31 | One of Prince William's favourite hangouts is Casa Antica, a nightclub in the Swiss Alps. |
| 32 | Son-in-law of Michael Middleton and Carole Middleton. |
| 33 | Brother-in-law of Pippa Middleton and James Middleton. |
| 34 | Married Catherine Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey in London, on April 29, 2011. |
| 35 | After being married to Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, he and his wife were given the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Earl and Countess of Strathearn (used in Scotland only), and Baron and Baroness Carrickfergus (used in Northern Ireland only) by his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II. |
| 36 | Is a distant cousin of Catherine Duchess of Cambridge. They are fifteenth cousins. |
| 37 | Proposed to Catherine Duchess of Cambridge during holiday in Kenya in October 2010. News of the engagement was announced publicly on 16 November 2010. |
| 38 | With his father, 'Prince Charles', and brother, Prince Harry Windsor, was interviewed by Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly for The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live (2006). |
| 39 | Is a fan of Jamie Cullum. |
| 40 | Became patron to the UK charity Centerpoint, which works with homeless young people. During his mother's patronage of the organization, he would occasionally accompany her on visits (September 2005). |
| 41 | Is a fan of Birmingham based football (soccer) team Aston Villa. |
| 42 | Likes jazz and blues music |
| 43 | His full title is His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales. |
| 44 | Prior to entering the University of St Andrews in Scotland he took part in military exercises with the Welsh Guards. |
| 45 | For his 17th birthday, 'Prince Charles' reportedly gave William his first car, a VW Golf. |
| 46 | When he was younger it was reported that he did not wish to follow family tradition and join the Royal Navy. His uncle, Earl Spencer, stated in 1999 that William did want to go into the armed forces. But in 2003 the BBC reported that he said that he didn't want to pursue a military career, which is what his brother, Harry has announced he will do. Instead, he said he wishes to do environmental work in Africa and is trying to teach himself Swahili. |
| 47 | Was elected to the Eton Society (or Pop), the main prefectorial body for the school. It started in 1811 as a debating society, named for the original venue for meetings in Mrs Hatton's lollipop shop which then stood on a site next to Manor House, where Prince William lived at Eton. It is now like a student monitor position in which he helped to supervise his fellow 1,280 classmates. |
| 48 | Has a black female Labrador called Widgeon, named after a wild duck. |
| 49 | Attended the Mrs. Maynard Acadamy and a boarding school called Ludgrove. |
| 50 | In 2004, he was selected for the Scottish Universities water polo team after succeeding trials in Fife, Scotland. His uniform is number 12. |
| 51 | When he was nine-years-old, he needed surgery and 24 stitches for a depressed fractured skull in 1991 when he was he accidentally hit over the head with a club by a friend at Ludgrove prep school in Berkshire. |
| 52 | Owns a Yamaha 600 trials bike. |
| 53 | Considered attending Edinburgh for his university studies. |
| 54 | Enjoys cooking and took culinary courses while studying at Eton. |
| 55 | Says he gave up playing hockey when his friend has his teeth knocked out. |
| 56 | Elected to be the captain of his water polo team at St. Andrews. |
| 57 | While at Eton, he was the Secretary of the Agricultural Society, Joint Keeper (captain) of Swimming, House Captain of Games and House Captain. |
| 58 | Christened on August 4, 1982 in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Robert Runcie. |
| 59 | Born at St. Mary's Hospital in London. He is the first British prince to be born in a hospital. |
| 60 | Needs his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II,'s permission to wed before his 25th birthday. |
| 61 | Great-great-great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. |
| 62 | Great-great-great-grandson of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George of Greece and Queen Olga. George was Alexandra's brother; he and Olga were the grandparents of William's grandfather, Prince Philip. |
| 63 | Great-great-grandson of King George V and Queen Mary. |
| 64 | Great-grandson of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. |
| 65 | Eldest son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. |
| 66 | Older brother of Prince Harry Windsor. |
| 67 | A dedicated polo player along with his brother and father. |
| 68 | Before going to university he took a gap year and for part of that he worked on a project with the charity group Raleigh where young people help poorer communities in the world. |
| 69 | Nephew of Prince Andrew, Edward Wessex, Princess Anne, and Earl Charles Spencer. |
| 70 | Grandparents are Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip |
| 71 | Graduated from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland with an upper second class degree in history of art (2005) |
| 72 | Finished at Eton College in June 2000. While there, he lived in Manor House and he was co-captain of his swim team. |
| 73 | Is second in line to the British throne. |
| 74 | Is fluent in French and Latin. Also speaks some Spanish, and is learning Welsh for when he inherits the title of Prince of Wales. |
| 75 | He cannot fly in the same plane as his father because an accident might take the lives of two future kings. |