27 facts about Prince William that you never knew

From his promise to Diana at his connection Harry Potter, here's what you do not know about the future king.


WhilePrince William lived all his life before the world, there are still many things onfuture King of England You know probably not. For example, while it is the model of decorum now, Wills - as he was known as a small child - was a little bully during his preschool years, earning a nickname of less than favorable. And although the Duke of Cambridge was very open about his close relationship with his late mother,princess dianaFew people know the extraordinary promise he made to him after his divorce from his father,Prince Charles. But that's hardly all. In honor of his birthday to June. 21, here are 27 surprising facts that you have not heard of Prince William. And if you're more a fan of Prince Harry, check these30 little known facts about Prince Harry that you will love him even more.

1
His parents could not agree on its name.

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Prince Charles andprincess diana faced what to name their firstborn son of. Charles encouraged Albert (afterQueen Victoria husband) While Diana wanted Sebastian and Oliver. In the end, they compromised with William Arthur Philip Louis Windsor.

William was known as "Baby Wales" for a week before his given name was announced to the world, as his nephewArchie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was known as "Baby Sussex" for days after his birth until his name not be revealed. And for more on the Prince of Wales check15 facts you never knew about Prince Charles.

2
It was a royal terror to his young classmates.

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When he was a student preschool to kindergarten Ms. Mynors in London in the mid-1980s,Little Wills quickly became known as "The Baster" for its bullying ways of pushing to the front of the line and enter the field fighting game. Diana and Charles were horrified, but other parents dare say anything for fear of insulting the future King. And for some of the less favorable times of the father of Prince William, here hereThe most controversial moment of Prince Charles that you have forgotten.

3
He broke royal tradition as an infant.

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In 1985, when Charles and Diana had to go to New Zealand and Australia for their first tour after becoming parents, the princess insisted that William William nine months on the same plane as the latter. It was a huge break in the royal protocol, which until that time dictated thattwo successive heirs to the throne traveling separately in case of a fatal accident. But Diana was what she wanted.

History repeats poignant when William andKate Middleton brought babyPrince George Along with the same royal tour in 2014. And for more information about the offspring of William, checkPrincess Charlotte of Life in pictures.

4
He has a personal connection with Harry Potter.

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William has something in common with the student beloved Hogwarts - and this is not his skills Quidditch. In 1991, the prince was hit in the forehead with a golf club by a classmate. The accident left him with aScar lightingJust like Harry Potter!

5
He is left-handed, but learned to play polo with his right hand.

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William is part of the10% of the world population with a dominant left hand. This posed a problem for polo loving prince when he took up the sport. The rules allow only the use of the right hand. According toNicholas Colquhoun-DenversThe president of the World Polo governmental body,Determining William William helped him to master playing with his right hand, he continues to do to this day. And for more information on the status of William and his family, checkThe secret pathways of all the British royals remain in shape.

6
As a teenager, he had a thing for Cindy Crawford

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As a teenager, Prince William had a huge crush on SupermodelCindy Crawford. In the documentaryDiana our mother: her life and her inheritanceWilliam recounted the day in the early 90s when his mother was surprised by arranging CrawfordChristy Turlington, andNaomi Campbell waiting at the top of the stairs when he comes home from school. ThePrince recalled, "I went bright red and I did not know what to say. And kind of groping and I think about the stairs on the way."

7
Diana worries the most about William when her wedding fell apart.

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Diana had always been entrusted to William, even if he was only a child, especially while his marriage with Prince Charles was open. But she started worrying about taking too much toll on her son. In 1992, she entrusted a friend she "was worried about William"Because" it is too sensitive; He feels too much ", according to the royal biographerChristopher Andersen.

8
He was furious with his mother on the revelation of his case.

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Princess Diana had kept her explosive interview all told withMartin Bashir for theBBC1 programPanorama In 1995, a secret of all, including his sons. An hour after the broadcast broadcast, she called William, who was absent at school, to talk to him and herefused to talk to him. Several accounts reported that he was angry with her to discuss his case with his former riding instructor,James Hewittand he would have felt that his remarks on Charles did not mold doubt about hisAbility to carry out his king's duty.

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He made a special promise in Diana.

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When the princess has been stripped of his title "His Royal Highness" when his divorce became final in 1996,William consoled his mother By telling him, he restore his royal title when he became king. And for more information on the current Royal Matriarch, here is13 Secrets on Queen Elizabeth Only Royal Insides know.

10
He hated semor with the Fayeds.

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During this fateful summer in 1997, Diana decided to take William and Harry with her on boardMohamed al-Fayed's yacht, theJonikal. The boys had a lot of dear toys on the trip, like high power jet skis, andDodi Fayed I tried everything he could do to make them too much, even rent a nightclub for them. But friends told me that William did not like the growing friendship of his mother with the Fayeds.

"He could not wait to get away from them," said a royal insider. "The prince was uncomfortable with everything. He wantedgo to Balmoral As he did each summer. He did not like being prepared and he did not like his mother were getting closer to Dodi. "And for more information on the end of William's mother, checkThe 6 biggest response issues surrounding the death of Princess Diana.

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He did not want to walk behind the coffin of his mother.

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When plans have been made for Diana's funeral, his brotherCharles Spencer was insisting on the walk behind the coffin of his sister. Prince Charles disapproved the idea of ​​Spencer walking alone and also insisted from the procession. The palace thought it would be better for Harry 15, William and 12 years old, accompany their father. At first, William was adoned with the idea and endeavored that whenPrince Philip Asked if he would do it if he walked along the face. In the BBC documentaryDiana, 7 days, William described the experience as a "longhouse"He made" duty ".

12
He got a Goofy nickname while serving for royal air force.

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William joined the Royal Air Force in 2008 and was known by his comrades Airmen asBilly fish, a word game on her name, William Wales.

13
He had a turn to prevent Harry from stealing his shoes.

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William and Harry promote the oxfords by hand toJohn Lobb. And during the Baccalaureate Days of the Princes when they shared an apartment in the Kensington Palace, William wouldmark the soles of his shoes with a "W" To avoid mixtures.

14
He once broke up with Kate on the phone.

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In 2007, when William felt a pressure on all sides to engage him, he decided that he was not ready to get married. The Future King, 25, rank Kate at his office in Jigsaw, a fashion company where she worked as an assistant buyer in accessories andbroken with her- Enjoy that sometimes even beautiful princes can be frogs. The couple brought together a few months later and the rest, as they say, is the story. And for Cambridge the cutest moments, checkThe most adorable couples of William and Kate are doing a few moments through the years.

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He had to exchange with Harry to get the diana engagement ring.

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When William decided to offer Kate, he wanted to give Diana's diamond engagement ring, but she belonged to Prince Harry at the time.

When Diana died in 1997, her butler,Paul Burrell, took the two boys to his Kensington Palace apartment where they chose special items that belonged to their mother as memories of her, while Burrell remembered in her book,A royal duty. Harry chose Diana's engagement ring while William selected his Gold Cartier watch.

Since marriage was the furthest thing from Harry's mind in 2010, the brothers exchanged invaluable memories. That is whyMeghan murder You missed on the magnificent sapphire of 18 carats and diamond ring that Kate proudly.

16
Kate's wedding bouquet was testifying to his love for William.

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Kate Middleton Wedding Bouquet Was a beautiful blend of white flowers, which included the lily of the valley, the hyacinth, myrtle and the sweet William.

17
He had a secret feature sewn in his wedding day set.

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William seemed rushing into his uniform Irish guards on his wedding day, but he feared to get too hot and sweat under the flagrant lights of television cameras, so he askedCustom sweat dishes Be sewn in his jacket so that he was not seen to sweat.

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It does not wear a wedding ring.

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While Prince Harry wears a gold wedding band, William does not wear a ring at all. Its decision follows a long-standing tradition thatThe royalties generally have not worn wedding tapes.

19
He took Kate at his first trip to New York.

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William took his wife during a trip through the pond to the great apple in 2014, while Kate was pregnant withPrincess charlotte. The couple was there on the official royal business, but has always managed to take a net Brooklyn basketball match during his stay (where they metBeyonce andJay Z) They refused to dive for the Kiss camera, opting instead for a friendly wave and resolutely more royal (likeABC News captured here)

20
He has prepared to be a father.

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According toVanity Fair, William told friends thatBefore the birth of Prince George In 2013, he studiedCommando DAD: basic training, an armed style manual.

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It has a great taste in jewelry.

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In addition to giving Kate his mother the breathtaking engagement ring of his mother, William also offered his wife the diamond and sapphire earrings assorted after their wedding. While Diana carried them like posts, Kate renovated them in delicate drop earrings, which she often wears.

22
His favorite wedding gift was very unique.

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One of William's favorite wedding gifts was aWooden swing that has "William and Catherine" engraved above. AsHi!Reported, Prince George was photographed playing at the family's house, Anmer Hall of Norfolk. Maybe he served as an inspiration for the family swing that was such a success in the context ofKate's family garden at the 2019 Chelsea Flower Fair.

23
Paternity has made William more emotional.

Kate Middleton and Prince William bring Princess Charlotte and Prince George for their first day of school at Thomas's Battersea in London in Sept. 2019
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William said in aITV documentary It has since become a father, he is "much more emotional than [he] was". "He added," Now the smaller little things, you get up a lot more, you are affected by the type of things that occur much further. Just because you realize how valuable life is and puts everything in perspective. "

24
It has a sweet tooth.

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William's favorite cake The chocolate cookie cookie is done with tea cookies and dark chocolate. It sets in the refrigerator rather than being baked. According to Royal ChefDarren McGrady, the prince asked that we be served as a cake of his groom during his marriage in 2011.

25
It is a big television fan.

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William and Kate are fans of huge fans of several television series, including Australian soapNeighborsas good asDownton AbbeyandGame Of Thrones, that Harry and Meghan also liked.

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But it is not a fan of spicy foods.

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In 2016, William told a group of students who visit Buckingham Palace he"Struggles" with spices And prefer more Fade food. But Kate said theyeat a lot of curry When you spend parties, so it must be softer variety. Fun Done: It's usually not delivered, they like to go and pick it up themselves.

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He has a secret stylist.

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According toBritish GQ, William has become more elegant and relaxed on official visits, thanks to stealthy style tips of Kate's stylist,Natasha Archer. The Trusted Fashion Advisor is credited to encourage Prince to Sport Ray-Ban Aviator Shades at events such as Wimbledon and suggested that he's more lined suits and thin blazers.

Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New YorkImagine Diana andDiana: the secrets of his style.


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