Prince William celebrates his 43rd birthday on June 21, and many royal fans will probably be reminiscing about him as a youngster.
The Prince of Wales is now a father to his three children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. He’s also a doting husband to his wife Kate, Princess of Wales, 43.
Does Prince William have two birthdays?
William was born on June 21, 1982. At the moment, as heir to the throne, William doesn’t celebrate two birthdays each year.
However, when he becomes king, he could end up having two like his father King Charles does. His grandmother Queen Elizabeth II also celebrated two birthdays each year during her reign.
Monarchs usually have their actual birthdays and then their official birthday, which is celebrated with a public parade every June – aka Trooping the Colour.
To mark the future king’s 43rd birthday, let’s take a look back at some of the cutest and rarest photos from his childhood…
Prince William as a baby
In 1983, a sweet photo showing William as a baby alongside his parents, the then Prince Charles and Princess Diana, was shared.
It showed William sitting on Charles’ lap as Diana held a toy in front of him.
Prince William as a toddler
The following year in 1984 – the year his brother Prince Harry was born – William was a typical adorable toddler.
This cute photo showed the tot wearing a blue striped t-shirt underneath some dungarees at Kensington Palace.
William’s curious moment at Trooping the Colour
In 1987, William attended Trooping the Colour.
He was seen riding in a carriage with mum Princess Diana and his great-grandmother, The Queen Mother.
The photo shows a curious William, then four, looking behind him in the carriage.
It echoes similar photos of his son Prince Louis at Trooping the Colour, where the young prince is curious at everything around him.
William and Harry’s matching outfits
Prince William and Harry were once very close when they were younger. Sadly, their bond has fractured over the years and it’s believed the brothers no longer speak.
But in 1987, at just five and two, William and Harry were very close. So much so, they wore matching outfits. Cute!
William’s cute moment with Princess Diana
In the summer of 1987, William and Harry enjoyed a holiday with their parents to Majorca, Spain.
A sweet photo showed William cuddling his mother Diana in a red and white striped shirt.
Family portrait of Charles, Diana, William and Harry
In 1989, a photo of Diana, Charles and their two sons was released.
It showed the family smiling together on holiday in the Scilly Isles.
William and Harry wore matching patterned shorts for the cute moment.
William and Harry’s first day back at school
Royal children are often pictured on their first day back at school and in 1990, it was no different.
In matching uniforms, the two princes carried their school bags as they arrived at Wetherby School in London.
At the time, William was seven while Harry was five.
William mirrors Queen Elizabeth II at Trooping the Colour in 1990
Elsewhere in the summer of 1990, William mirrored his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II at Trooping the Colour.
During the famous Buckingham Palace balcony appearance, the young prince gave his best royal wave as his grandmother did the same.
Prince William’s height catches up with The Queen Mother in 1994
In 1994, William almost towered over The Queen Mother during a royal appearance to celebrate her 94th birthday.
The young prince, then 11, wore a black suit as he shared a laugh with his great-grandmother.
Prince William shows off his style in 1995
In 1995, when he was 12, William began showing off his personal style as he was seen out in Twickenham.
The young royal wore a checkered shirt, jeans and white trainers – typical ’90s style.
