Diana broke tradition with Prince William's birth - and set trend we still follow
Prince William was welcomed into the world on June 21, 1992, by his parents Prince Charles and the late Princess of Wales - Diana Spencer. Prince William was destined to be king – and even his birth set him apart from other members of the royal family being the first heir to the throne to be born in a hospital. On this occasion, William - who has now turned 40 - arrived in the Lindo Wing of St.