Prince William Newspaper Book - Gift Details
This personalised book on the life of Prince William is a wonderful gift for those with an interested in the Royal Family.
Read about Prince William through newspaper articles written while events were unfolding in Prince William’s life, and not through the perspective of time. This Prince William book has been created using scans of the original newspapers published at the time. It is a fascinating insight into landmark events that have shaped Prince William’s life and his journey as second in line to the throne.
Prince William Book – Contents
This Prince William book opens on July 22nd 1982 with the announcement by Charles, Prince of Wales that Diana had given birth to a healthy boy weighing 7 lbs, 1.5 ounces in St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. It was immediately apparent that this baby had captured the hearts of the nation and a week later his name was announced – Prince William Arthur Philip Louis.
As second in line to the throne, there is plenty of newspaper coverage in this book, documenting Prince William’s early childhood including his Christening at Buckingham Palace, the arrival of Prince Harry, first official engagement aged 8, first day at Eton, and the day the young Prince lost his mother - Diana, Princess of Wales.
This newspaper book follows Prince William's progression into a young man with stories recording his 16th, 18th and 21st birthdays, his gap year which found the Prince cleaning toilets during a charity trip to Chile, earning his RAF wings and attending the University of St Andrew where he later graduated with a Geography degree and met future wife, Kate Middleton.
The announcement of Prince William’s engagement to Kate Middleton is also featured in this book including photos from the official announcement at Clarence House and Kate Middleton’s engagement ring which previously belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales.
About this Prince William Book
This individually bound hardback book is approximately tabloid size (38cm x 30cm) and is presented in a choice of stylish leatherette covers. The book opens with a front page montage surrounding your own personalised label containing the recipient’s name and a greeting. It can be further personalised by gold embossing the recipient’s name on the front cover, to make it the perfect gift for the Royal enthusiast.