Prince William, the heir to the throne, is celebrating his 42nd birthday on June 21.
Born at the Lindow Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital to King Charles and the late Princess Diana, William Arthur Philip Louis has grown into a beloved figure, now a father and husband himself.
His popularity has soared over the years, capturing the hearts of many.
To commemorate this special occasion, Princess Catherine of Wales, his wife, shared a delightful new photograph of Prince William with their children.
The charming image, captured on a Norfolk beach last month, depicts the future king beaming as he leaps off a sand dune alongside Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
The heartfelt message from Princess Catherine simply stated, “Happy birthday, Papa!
We all love you so much!”
signed off with CX.
While Prince William is expected to celebrate his birthday privately with his family, public tributes poured in from members of the royal family online.
The king’s official account was among the first to share a photo of a smiling young William with his father, Charles, back in 1982.
The accompanying caption read, “Happy birthday to the Prince of Wales!”
The birth of Prince William had a profound impact on his father, King Charles, as revealed in a letter to his second cousin, the Countess of Mountbatten of Burma.
Charles expressed, “The arrival of our small son has been an astonishing experience and one that has meant more to me than I ever could have imagined.”
He cherished being by Diana’s side during the birth, feeling deeply connected to the process.
The late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in 2022, was overjoyed by the arrival of her newest grandchild, Prince William.
Despite his upbringing within the royal family, Princess Diana strived to provide him with a sense of normalcy alongside his brother, Prince Harry.
In recent years, William’s role within the monarchy has evolved significantly, especially after the passing of his grandmother.
Following these changes, Prince William has taken on more responsibilities, moving closer to the throne and being appointed as the Prince of Wales by his father.
Additionally, he now oversees the Duchy of Cornwall, a substantial property portfolio valued at over a billion dollars.
Balancing his royal duties with family life, William has been a constant presence at various royal events over the past year.
Last year, on his birthday, the British royal family’s social media account shared a candid moment from coronation rehearsals, featuring King Charles smiling warmly at his son.
The message conveyed warm wishes for the Prince of Wales on his special day, accompanied by a balloon emoji.
Westminster Abbey also chimed its bells in celebration of Prince William’s birthday, a tradition observed for several royals, including Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and their descendants.
Related Stories
