DossierPoliticsUnited KingdomUpdated November 4, 2026
Prince William
Prince William is the heir apparent to the British throne. He was born on 21 June 1982 and is the elder son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. He was educated at Wetherby School, Ludgrove School, Eton College and the University of St Andrews, where he graduated with an MA (Hons). He served in the British Armed Forces from 2006 to 2013 and later worked as a full-time pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance from 2015 to 2017. He performs official duties on behalf of the monarch and holds numerous patronages of charitable and military organisations. He launched the Earthshot Prize in 2020.
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Controversy · April 1, 2025
Criticism over work ethic
Prince William has faced public criticism labelling him 'work-shy', though a royal expert has argued he is strategically managing his role like a CEO. [1]
Affiliations
British Armed Forces
The British Armed Forces are the military forces of the United Kingdom. Prince William served in them from 2006 to 2013. [2]
East Anglian Air Ambulance
East Anglian Air Ambulance is a helicopter emergency medical service in the East of England. Prince William worked as a full-time pilot there from 2015 to 2017. [2]
Earthshot Prize
The Earthshot Prize is an environmental award launched by Prince William in 2020 to incentivise solutions to environmental challenges. [2]
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