Now it’s time to go William is a Rugged Royal!
Father of Three… Heir to the Throne… And Now He’s a Man of Action: How William Became a Rugged Royal!
- William has served in the Royal Air Force and is no stranger to getting stuck
- Now he impresses royal fans when seen in public!
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Over the years, royal fans have grown accustomed to the idea of Harry as the soldier prince, but now they are noticing what an action man his older brother William is.
As a father of three and next in line to the throne, the Prince of Wales has come into his own – and he sure looks good.
With his wife, Kate Middleton, next to him, we’ve seen William try his hand at a range of reckless public activities, including skiing, polo, and even rappelling.
Perhaps it all makes sense since his father, King Charles, was extremely active, also a pilot and polo player who served in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
The Prince of Wales has earned a growing following thanks to his all-action image. Here he goes rowing to raise money for mental health charitable projects in Dorney Lake, Windsor. It was released on Instagram by Kensington Palace on the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Week
Recently, William was recorded rowing with the Navy in a six-minute clip uploaded to the YouTube account of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
The Prince arrived at Dorney Lake in Windsor to meet members of the HMS Oardacious to meet those campaigning to provide mental health support to those who work in submarines.
After being introduced to the group, William tried his hand at rowing – but joked that he might accidentally “hit” one of the pros.
Here, MailOnline looks at even more moments when William got stuck – and showed he was a real man of action…
Prince William trains with the Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service at Holyhead Mountain in Anglesey, Wales, after graduating from university in 2005
The Prince of Wales playing in the Jerudong Trophy charity polo match at Cirencester Park Polo Club in May 2018
Prince William taking part in a Coaching for Conservation demonstration at Maun Stadium in Botswana in June 2010 during a joint trip with Prince Harry
William appears to be in control as he races around Auckland harbor with his wife, Princess Catherine, on the fifth day of their official tour to New Zealand in 2014
The father of three at the controls of a Sea King helicopter during a training exercise on Holyhead Mountain, flown from RAF Valley in Anglesey, North Wales, in June 2011
William rappels down a cliff while visiting the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team at Morlais Quarry on his visit to Wales at Merthyr Tydfil, 2023
William imagined having the time of his life while trying out a bike at the Isle of Man TT races
Clearly a natural on the slopes, William is pictured in March 2010 at the French ski resort of Courchevel
Prince William taking part in an army training exercise in Paramali Village, Cyprus, after graduating from Sandhurst in December 2006
A 21-year-old Prince William photographed in Chile during Operation Raleigh as part of his gap year
The then Duke of Cambridge playing volleyball during his visit to London’s Westway Sports Center to see the work of Coach Core, which benefits from The Royal Foundation in 2013
Prince William aboard the Pacific Grace ship before sailing with members of the Sail and Life Training Society in Victoria Inner Harbor on the final day of their 2016 Royal Tour of Canada
Prince William, learning to fly a Griffin helicopter at the 60 squadron Defense helicopter flying school at RAF Shawbury in June 2009
William playing football during his visit to the Coaching For Conservation Project, which links football skills with wildlife protection, at Maun Stadium on June 16, 2010
Prince William shoots down an Australian military F89 Minimi machine gun at Holdworthy Army Base with soldiers from the 3rd Australian Regiment