Royal tragedy that inspired Prince William’s name as he celebrates 42nd birthday
ok.co.ukAs the Prince of Wales celebrates his 42nd birthday today (Friday, 21 June), we can expect to see a number of tributes from the Royal Family and well-wishers around the world.
Prince William Arthur Philip Louis was born on at St Mary's Hospital in 1982 to King Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales. He was named after a number of his relatives including Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and his father's uncle, Lord Louis Mountbatten.
While it has also been reported that his other middle name of Arthur was a hot contender to become his first name, Charles and Diana ultimately went another way.
Aside from tributes to living family members, there was another royal with the name William who many royal experts believe inspired the couple's choice of name for their first child.The royal in question was close to King Charles and died tragically young in a plane crash.
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