William, prince of Wales

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Also Known As	Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge • Prince William of Wales • William Arthur Philip Louis, Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus
Born	June 21, 1982 (age 42) • London • England
Notable Family Members	spouse Catherine, princess of Wales • father Charles III • mother Diana, princess of Wales • brother Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Role In	British Royal Wedding of 2011

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