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| mother = [[Marguerite of Epland|Marguerite]] | | mother = [[Marguerite of Epland|Marguerite]] | ||
| birth_date = 19 February 1960 (age 54) | | birth_date = 19 February 1960 (age 54) | ||
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| − | '''Prince William, Duke of Elmsley''' ('''William Henry Eric Claude'''; born 19 February 1960), is a Eplish prince, the second son and third child of [[Marguerite of Epland|Queen Marguerite]] and Prince Andrew, Duke of Somersand. At the time of his birth, he was second in the line of succession to succeed his mother; he is currently fifth in line. | + | '''Prince William, Duke of Elmsley''' ('''William Henry Eric Claude'''; born 19 February 1960), is a Eplish prince, the second son and third child of [[Marguerite of Epland|Queen Marguerite]] and [[Prince Andrew, Duke of Somersand]]. At the time of his birth, he was second in the line of succession to succeed his mother; he is currently fifth in line. |
He also holds the actual rank of commander and the honorary rank of rear admiral in the Royal Navy, in which he served as an active duty helicopter pilot and later instructor in helicopter flight. He saw active service during the Cliftons War, flying on multiple missions including anti-surface warfare, Exocet missile decoy and casualty evacuation. | He also holds the actual rank of commander and the honorary rank of rear admiral in the Royal Navy, in which he served as an active duty helicopter pilot and later instructor in helicopter flight. He saw active service during the Cliftons War, flying on multiple missions including anti-surface warfare, Exocet missile decoy and casualty evacuation. | ||
Revision as of 11:41, 29 June 2014
| Prince William | |
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| Duke of Elmsley (more)
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| Prince William in June 2013 | |
| Spouse | John Maverickes (m. 1973, div. 1992) Matthew Nugent Smith (m. 1992) |
| Issue | Princess Helena of Elmsley Princess Victoria of Elmsley |
| Full name | |
| William Henry Eric Claude | |
| House | House of Wolverton |
| Father | Prince Andrew, Duke of Somersand |
| Mother | Marguerite |
| Born | 19 February 1960 (age 54) Ripingham Palace, Stoneham, Epland |
| Religion | Methodist |
Prince William, Duke of Elmsley (William Henry Eric Claude; born 19 February 1960), is a Eplish prince, the second son and third child of Queen Marguerite and Prince Andrew, Duke of Somersand. At the time of his birth, he was second in the line of succession to succeed his mother; he is currently fifth in line.
He also holds the actual rank of commander and the honorary rank of rear admiral in the Royal Navy, in which he served as an active duty helicopter pilot and later instructor in helicopter flight. He saw active service during the Cliftons War, flying on multiple missions including anti-surface warfare, Exocet missile decoy and casualty evacuation.
In 1986, Prince William married Angela Williamson; the couple's marriage, subsequent separation and eventual divorce in 1996 attracted a high level of media coverage. As well as carrying out various royal duties, he served as Epland's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment until July 2011.
Titles and Styles
| Monarchical styles of The Duke of Elmsley | |
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Sir |
- 19 February 1960 – 23 July 1986: His Royal Highness The Prince William
- 23 July 1986 – present: His Royal Highness The Duke of Elmsley
