Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
(1982-), Son of Charles, Prince of WalesSitter in 18 portraits
The elder son of The Prince of Wales and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. On leaving school, Prince William spent a gap year in Chile, Belize and Africa before studying at St Andrews University in Fife, Scotland. After a period of work experience, Prince William joined the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as an Officer Cadet. He was commissioned as an army officer in December 2006 and joined the Household Cavalry (Blues and Royals) as a Second Lieutenant. Prince William is now a Search and Rescue Pilot with the Royal Air Force, where he holds the rank of Flight Lieutenant, while continuing his charitable work. He married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011.
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'Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with their grandchildren'
by Yousuf Karsh
colour dye transfer print, 1987
NPG P543
'Diana, Princess of Wales with her sons'
by John Swannell
Iris print, 1994
NPG P717(16)
'The Royal Family: A Centenary Portrait'
by John Wonnacott
oil on canvas on foamboard, 2000
NPG 6479
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge ('21st Birthday Portrait')
by Mario Testino
gelatin silver print, 2003
NPG P1820
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex; Prince Charles; Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
by Mario Testino
gelatin silver print, 2004
NPG P1387
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
by Nicky Philipps
oil on canvas, 2009
NPG 6876
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge ('Engagement Portrait')
by Mario Testino
chromogenic print, 2010
NPG P1821
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Diana, Princess of Wales
by Lord Snowdon
C-type colour print, 1982
NPG x29876
by Lord Snowdon
C-type colour print, 1991 (printed 2000)
NPG x200858
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex; Diana, Princess of Wales; Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
by Derry Moore, 12th Earl of Drogheda
C-type colour print, 1992
NPG x126973
by John Swannell
pictograph, 2000
NPG x88877
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
by Fergus Greer
bromide fibre print, 8 December 2006
NPG x133413
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; Prince George of Cambridge; Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
by Jason Bell
archival inkjet print, 23 October 2013
NPG x138175
Prince George of Cambridge; Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Queen Elizabeth II; Prince Charles
by Jason Bell
archival inkjet print, 23 October 2013
NPG x138989
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and family
by Alexi Lubomirski
archival pigment print, 19 May 2018
NPG x200211
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by Robert Best, for Mattel Inc
moulded plastic, card and acrylic, 2012
On display in Room 16 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG D48051
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
by Hugo Burnand
archival inkjet print, 29 April 2011
NPG x200213
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
by Hugo Burnand
archival inkjet print, 29 April 2011
NPG x200214
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Related People
- Prince Andrew, Duke of York (uncle)
- Princess Anne (aunt)
- Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (wife)
- Prince Charles (father)
- Diana, Princess of Wales (mother)
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (grandfather)
- Prince Edward Antony Richard Louis, Earl of Wessex (uncle)
- Queen Elizabeth II (grandmother)
- Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge (son)
- Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex (brother)
- Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer (grandfather)
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