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William, Prince of Wales

I've listed this article for peer review because William, Prince of Wales holds immense importance as the heir apparent to the British throne. His role in the monarchy is pivotal, and any information about him directly impacts the perception of the royal family. The article provides insights into his life, upbringing, education, and public image. Understanding these aspects is crucial for readers interested in British royalty and contemporary monarchy. As the next in line for the throne, this article has immense significance.

The monarchy evolves, and so does Prince William’s role. An FA article remains current. FAs uphold rigorous citation standards. I hope peer reviewers will help us to verify the article's accuracy. Both I and Keivan have been considering an FA-status for the article for long and we believe its time we initiated a peer review. Looking forward to comments from other users. Thanks, MSincccc (talk) and Keivan.f (talk) 07:51, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

Comments by Nick-D I'll focus on the coverage of his military service, though my comments are limited as this material looks good:

• "William was admitted to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in January 2006" - on what basis was he admitted to this very competitive training program? Was it due to this royal position, or did he apply separately as I understand was the case for how he entered university?
• "During this secondment" - what the secondment was isn't clear given the article states that he held a position in the RAF as well as the Army and Navy Nick-D (talk) 04:37, 2 April 2024 (UTC)

Prince William was admitted to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in January 2006 after graduating from the University of St Andrews in Scotland. His admission was based on successfully completing a 44-week course as an Officer Cadet, which led to his commission as a British Army office³⁴. Unlike his university entry, which was separate from his royal position, his Sandhurst admission was a result of his commitment to military service and training⁴. After graduating from Sandhurst, he joined the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals, alongside his younger brother, Prince Harry¹⁵. William's military career included training as a reconnaissance troop commander, and he served in various capacities in the army, navy, and air force to prepare for his future role as king¹.

Source 4/2/2024

(1) Prince William: Duke of Cambridge's military career - Forces Network. https://www.forces.net/news/prince-william-duke-cambridges-military-career.

(2) Prince William retired from the military in 2017 - The List. https://www.thelist.com/1216373/prince-william-served-more-than-7-years-in-the-military-heres-a-look-back-at-his-military-career/.

(3) BBC NEWS | UK | William graduates from Sandhurst. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6181761.stm.

(4) Prince William joins the Household Cavalry (Blues and Royals). https://www.royal.uk/prince-william-joins-household-cavalry-blues-and-royals.

(5) Prince William graduates from military academy | CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/prince-william-graduates-from-military-academy-1.581392. MSincccc (talk) 05:20, 2 April 2024 (UTC)

Secondment to the Royal Air Force (RAF): In 2008, Prince William spent four months with the RAF. During this secondment, he learned to pilot helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

Attachment to the Royal Navy: Following his RAF experience, Prince William served on attachment to the Royal Navy. This two-month period included shore training and navigation with sailors and the Royal Marines²³.

Source: 4/2/2024

(1) Prince William to serve on attachment to Royal Navy and the Royal Air .... https://www.royal.uk/prince-william-serve-attachment-royal-navy-and-royal-air-force-2008.

(2) Prince William: Duke of Cambridge's military career - Forces Network. https://www.forces.net/news/prince-william-duke-cambridges-military-career.

(3) Prince William learns about wider Army role | The Royal Family. https://www.royal.uk/prince-william-learns-about-wider-army-role. MSincccc (talk) 05:30, 2 April 2024 (UTC)

I posted comments to suggest areas where the text could be clarified, not because I was curious about these issues. This is how reviews work on Wikipedia. I'd suggest tweaking the article to clarify these issues. Nick-D (talk) 09:49, 2 April 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for your advice. I have made the required changes to the article.MSincccc (talk) 09:50, 2 April 2024 (UTC)