Kiss me Kate: Britain's Prince William hits 30
By GREGORY KATZBy GREGORY KATZ, Associated Press?
?In this Wednesday June 6, 2012 photo Britain's Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, feeds a 5-year-old black rhino called Zawadi as he visits Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Port Lympne, southern England . The Duke of Cambridge has called people involved in the illegal trade of rhino horn "extremely ignorant, selfish and utterly wrong". Black rhinos are critically endangered in the wild because of the soaring price of rhino horn, which is worth more than gold due to demand in some countries. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson/Pool)
In this Wednesday June 6, 2012 photo Britain's Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, feeds a 5-year-old black rhino called Zawadi as he visits Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Port Lympne, southern England . The Duke of Cambridge has called people involved in the illegal trade of rhino horn "extremely ignorant, selfish and utterly wrong". Black rhinos are critically endangered in the wild because of the soaring price of rhino horn, which is worth more than gold due to demand in some countries. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson/Pool)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, center, watch a Royal Air Force fly pass with their family from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping The Colour at the Horse Guards Parade in London, Saturday, June 16, 2012. Watching are, from left, Prince Andrew, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince Edward, Queen, Princess Anne, Prince Philip, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Lady Louise Windsor, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Princess Eugenie. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, right, and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, center, watch as Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, passes by wearing lavish blue velvet robes and black velvet hats with white plumes, during the procession of The Most Noble Order of the Garter in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Windsor, England Monday June 18, 2012. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry existing in England. Recipients of the honor are chosen because they have held public office, contributed to national life or served the sovereign personally. The appointment of Knights of the Garter is in the Queen's gift and is made without consulting ministers. (AP Photo/Paul Edwards, Pool)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, center, watch a Royal Air Force fly pass with their family from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping The Colour at the Horse Guards Parade in London, Saturday, June 16, 2012. Watching are, from left, Prince Andrew, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince Edward, Queen, Princess Anne, hidden behind the Queen, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince Philip, Lady Louise Windsor, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Princess Eugenie, Prince Harry and Princess Beatrice. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
LONDON (AP) ? The man who once was among the world's most eligible bachelors has turned 30 ? but things are not so bad for Prince William as he celebrates his birthday with family and friends.
Palace officials say William will mark the milestone in private with his wife, the former Kate Middleton, and perhaps some close friends. They say a low key celebration is planned.
William has been pursuing a military career as a search-and-rescue helicopter pilot while easing into married life and taking on more royal duties. He is stationed at an air base in north Wales and was recently on a temporary deployment in the Falkland Islands in the south Atlantic.
He and his wife have made a number of public appearances in recent weeks, often representing his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at events to mark her 60 years on the throne, a year-long celebration called the Diamond Jubilee.
He has seemed increasingly comfortable in public, escorting his wife, formally known as the Duchess of Cambridge, to high society soirees and "meet and greet" events.
There has been widespread speculation about the couple possibly starting a family. The talk has been fueled by William indicating that he would like to have children someday.
Along with Prince Harry, they are expected to play a prominent role as special ambassadors at the London Olympics.
William also stands to inherit an estimated 10 million pounds ($15.7 million) on his birthday under the terms of the will of his late mother, Princess Diana.
The precise amount is not known because the current value of the trust set up by his mother has not been made public.
Palace officials decline to comment on William's private finances, and it is possible he may choose to leave the money in a trust.
His brother, Prince Harry, stands to inherit a similar amount when he turns 30 in 2014.
William is second in line for the throne behind his father, Prince Charles.
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