Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, KG, KT, PC, ADC (William Arthur Philip Louis; born 21 June 1982) is a member of the British royal family. He is the elder son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales. Since birth, he has been second in the line of succession to the British throne.

Did Prince William serve?

The Duke of Cambridge is one of several royals with a military record. He and his brother, Prince Harry, served in the British Army before their full-time royal duties. William opted for a military career in 2006 when he attended the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst.

Will Prince William become William V?

The last Queen Consort was Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother when her husband was king, while Prince Philip was Prince Consort. But while Kate is Queen Consort, she will commonly be known as Queen Catherine. Unless he chooses a regnal name, William will be known as King William V.