By Antoinette Bueno
1:58 PM PDT, June 21, 2012
Prince William and Kate look the picture of wedded bliss at a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle in May.
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The Married Life
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Prince William and Kate look the picture of wedded bliss at a reception in the Waterloo Chamber, before the Lunch For Sovereign Monarchs at Windsor Castle in May.
Kind to Animals
Prince William affectionately nuzzles the neck of his dog Lupo.
Royal Garb
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Prince William was all decked out in a traditional royal ensemble at the annual Order of the Garter Service last June.
A Man in Uniform
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Prince William controls a Sea King helicopter during a training exercise at Holyhead Mountain last March in Anglesey, north Wales.
The Royal Wedding
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Prince William married his college sweetheart, Kate Middleton, in a fairy-tale wedding watched by an estimated two billion people worldwide.
Smoldering Stare
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Clearly, Prince William inherited classic good looks.
Serious Singer
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Prince William appears to be lost in the music.
Brothers
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Prince Harry and Prince William stand side by side in matching sweatshirts.
Soccer Stud
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A young Prince William shows his off athletic skills on the field.
A Royal Birthday
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Prince William turns 30 today, and it's set to be a very good birthday indeed. Fitting for his down-to-earth persona, Britain's future king is reportedly planning a "low-key day" with a small group of friends, and of course, his beloved wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge. To celebrate the Prince's milestone birthday, let's take a look back at his life in pics!