Prince William's life in pics
We look back at Prince William's life in pictures, from his childhood and relationship with Princess Diana to his military career and marriage to Kate Middleton


We look back at Prince William's life in pictures, from his childhood and relationship with Princess Diana to his military career and marriage to Kate Middleton
It looks like our future king is a flexible fellow! Prince William showed off some pretty impressive yoga skills at a charity polo match this weekend, and we can’t stop looking at the pictures!
George and Charlotte’s dad didn’t seem to mind being a little bit on the playful side as he warmed up for his match with teammates, looking visibly tickled by the whole affair. Plus, he wouldn’t be a proper dad if he didn’t do embarrassing things every now and then, would he?
And if you think the prince is a one-trick pony, think again. There are more, yes more, pictures of him showing off some his favourite poses.
Click through to see the rest of Wills’ moves.
Prince William: May 2016
Here are yet more of Prince William’s expertly formed yoga poses. The Duke of Cambridge could be seen practicing the classic cat-cow pose during his polo match warm up, as well as giving other stretches a go.
We’re not sure whether the 31 year old has previous yoga experience but it could be very possible. You see, the Duchess of Cambridge took part in pre-natal yoga before George, and we like to think William joined her for some of her practice sessions!
The down-to-earth dad also did the exercises barefoot, showing off his dark socks!
The life of Prince William
Look at adorable baby Prince William! The royal baby looks just like his dad Prince Charles in this photo. William was born on 21 June 1982 at St Mary's Hospital in London.
Prince William: 1983
Cute William looks charming even as a toddler and a little puffed up in his onesie! Here the prince was pictured walking for the first time at Kensington Palace.
Prince William: 1984
William enjoys his second birthday in June 1984 with his mum and dad, Princess Diana and Prince Charles, in the garden at Kensington Palace.
Diana and William had a close relationship throughout their time together and once she even insisted on taking William with her and Charles on a state visit to New Zealand when he was just 9 months old, which the Queen eventually agreed to after Diana refused to leave without him.
Prince William: 1984
It's quite rare that we commoners get a personal glimpse into the life of our royal family, so when we came across this sweet little story we just had to share it with you.
These photos are from the day two-year-old William got to visit his mum Diana and newborn baby brother, Prince Henry of Wales, in the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital - now also Kate Middleton's maternity ward of choice.
Apparently, after bringing the new baby home, Prince Charles was having a little chat with his groundskeeper about life with the new baby. He said that William had taken to brotherhood like a 'duck to water.'
'It's worth a guinea a minute watching [William] enjoy himself,' he said. 'He's been climbing in and out of Harry's cot.'
And maternal grandfather, Earl Spencer also commented at the time, 'It will be lovely for William to have a companion and a playmate, and someone to fight with. I'm sure Harry will be a very good chap.'
The brothers have remained close to this day, with Harry appearing as best man at William's wedding in 2011.
Prince William: 1985
William covers himself and little brother Harry from the rain with an umbrella. The pair look so adorable in their wellies and coats.
Harry hasn't changed a bit either!
Prince William: 1986
Look away Kate! Wills was holding another girl's hand in 1986 at his school nativity play.
Adorable little William played the role of the innkeeper in the Christmas play and was the perfect gentleman, looking away when his friend's skirt blew up!
Prince William: 1987
Check out William and Harry dressed up and having fun sitting on a British Transport Police motorbike with mum Princess Diana.
Prince William still loves motorbikes so maybe it was this day out as a youngster that sparked his interest?
Prince William: 1988
Look at Wills in his cute pale blue coat walking next to his cousin Zara Phillips with a teddy round her neck on a walk around Sandringham in 1988.
The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Peter Phillips and Prince Harry came out too. So this is how the royals do a family day out!
Prince William: 1989
Little William took part in a gymkhana in Gloucestershire in 1989. The prince looked very smart in his riding hat, tailored jacket, jodhpurs and gloves. Still keen on playing polo, William inherited his love of horses from The Queen, who is a known horse fan.
Prince William: 1990
We love this pic of Princes William and Harry with Diana on their first day back at school for the start of a new term at Wetherby School in Notting Hill, London, in 1990.
The boys were dressed up in their adorable uniforms and poor Wills looked like he had a lot of activities that day with lots to carry.
Prince William: 1991
We all know the royals love a good ski holiday, but did you know that William's first trip was in April 1991 when he was just 8 years old? Here he is on the nursery slopes of Lech in Austria.
He already looked like he was enjoying taking to the snow on his first ski break and we love his colourful ski suit!
Prince William: 1992
Aah look at Wills with his great-grandmother the Queen Mother. The pair were pictured smiling as they came out of a church in Windsor after the Easter service.
The prince was very smart with his church suit and hair combed to the side.
During the early 1990s, William's parents' marriage began to fall apart and it wasn't until August 1996 that their divorce became official.
Prince William: 1993
This iconic photo of Princess Diana with her sons, Harry and William, soaked on a log flume ride at Thorpe Park, shows how normal Diana wanted her children's lives to be.
That year, she also took the boys to Disney World in Florida. Living a normal life rubbed off on Wills too who was seen going to a shop himself to hire a film that year.
Prince William: 1994
They're daddy's boys too! This picture of Princes Charles, William and Harry in a poppy field was taken to be used on a Christmas card sent by Prince Charles in 1994. How sweet!
Prince William: 1995
What a cutie! 1995 is when Prince William became a bit of a hottie and the crush of many teenage girls around the world.
Here he is on his first day at Eton College in Windsor with dad Prince Charles. He looks very excited to be starting a new school!
Prince William: 1996
William greets the public on the day of Christmas mass at Sandringham.
The prince looked relaxed and happy, like mum Diana, while talking to his fans. He even got a bar of chocolate out of it!
Prince William: 1997
One of the last times William was photographed with his mum Diana in the summer of 1997 before she died in a tragic car accident in Paris in August that year.
Diana had flown William and Harry to St Tropez where they spent the holiday on Dodi Fayed's yacht.
Prince William: 1998
Wills' love of motorbikes continues into his teen years as he is snapped with another bike at the Beaufort Hunt in 1998.
The prince is a big fan of motorcycling and prefers riding his Ducati bike to driving a car so he can go unnoticed in public.
Prince William: 1999
At 17, William decided a change in hairstyle was in order and chose a dishevelled look for Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys Jones's wedding.
1999 was also the year Wills learned to drive.
Prince William: 2000
He's a hard worker too! Wills headed to Chile in 2000 on a Raleigh International expedition for his gap year before university and even chopped his own wood outside his team's accommodation in the village of Tortel.
2000 was the year that Wills had his first proper girlfriend too when he dated Rose Farquhar, who was the daughter of the master of the Beaufort Hunt.
Prince William: 2001
In September 2001, Prince William arrived at St Andrews University in Scotland with his dad Prince Charles, where he began his 4-year History of Art degree.
On starting at the university he said: 'I want to go there and be an ordinary student. I mean, I'm only going to university. It's not like I'm getting married - though that's what it feels like sometimes.' Little did he know!
William started dating country girl Carly Massy-Birch while in his first year but their relationship shortly ended when she found out he was still in contact with his ex Arabella - a PR girl who he dated briefly before leaving for uni