Prince William turns 40 today, an important milestone that takes place as his role within the British royal family is increasingly consolidated, alongside his father Charles and in support of 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth, repeatedly replaced by her nephew in her commitments at home and abroad, especially for the recent Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The special birthday was officially commemorated by the Royal Mint with the issue of a £ 5 commemorative coin featuring the prince's effigy, in anticipation of his destiny as a future king.
According to UK media, the celebrations for him are limited to an intimate celebration in the family , with the crown's public wishes.
William has strengthened his public figure over time and the effects have also been seen in the polls: he is the second most popular royal , although at a safe distance from his grandmother Elizabeth.
This happens just as Charles appears more and more as co-regent, in the face of the queen's problems due to age and her recurring forfeits even in public commitments of great importance.
William, therefore, is looming as heir to the throne "in pectore." The prince also appears increasingly engaged on the voluntary front: on the occasion of his 40 years, some photos have been published that portray him while helping activists of a charity. to sell copies of the Big Issue magazine in the Westminster neighborhood.
(Unioneonline / vl)
