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Royal tragedy that inspired Prince William’s name as he celebrates 42nd birthday
As the Prince of Wales celebrates his 42nd birthday, we take a look back at the tragic story behind his name and the Royal who inspired King Charles and Diana's choice
As 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 of Gloucester was Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin (Image: Getty)In 1965, the royal started working for the Commonwealth Office. Shortly after take-off, he lost control of the plane at a low altitude causing the wing to hit a tree and burst into flames.
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