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See these Young Prince William Photos from the '90s and Early Aughts

Ready for a royal throwback? See some photos of the UK's future king in the '90s and 2000s.

Princess diana with Sons Harry and William
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Prince William, the future heir to the throne, has had a spectacular life. Born to the most talked about royal in modern history, the late Princess Diana, Prince William has been famous since birth, and very well photographed. 

These young Prince William photos prove that he has been quite the character even from a young age. His baby pictures in striped sweaters and jean shorts went viral as everybody clamored to see the young prince. His mother's fashion influence was never more evident than in 1988 when the young royal was snapped out and about with Princess Diana in London. He sported a perfectly adorable suit with a white button down, the epitome of seven-year-old chic. 

Even in his teen years, young Prince William photos surfaced in the tabloids, especially on his first days of school. Educated at Eton College, Prince William studied biology and art history and began his obsession with water polo. During this time Prince William leaned into a more formal, preppy look, charming paparazzi in his dashing polo uniform. He then attended St. Andrews University in Scotland, where he eventually met his wife Catherine Middleton, and continued embrace a preppy wardrobe worthy of a future king. Dashing as ever, his custom suiting and classic ties had all the girls swooning wanting to be the new Mrs. William Arthur Philip Louis Mountbatten-Windsor, otherwise known as the future queen.

Photos of a young Prince William In the early 2000's proved he was certainly his mother's son, as both possessed a similar warm smile. Join L'OFFICIEL as we take a look back at young Prince William photos and reminisce on some of his most iconic moments of his days as a young duke. From the childhood days in his mother's arms, to the polo matches of his teenage years, we have it all! 

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1983: Baby Prince William being held by Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Getty Images.
September 1984: Prince William returning home after a trip to Balmoral castle. Getty Images.
August 1985: William is led off the Royal Yacht Britannia by Princess Diana. Getty Images.
September 1988: Prince William and Princess Diana in London. Getty Images.
June 1999: Prince William attends the Eaton Tea Party. Getty Images.
October 2002: Prince William plays in a charity polo match. Getty Images.
May 2004: Prince William visits Duchy Home Farm. Getty Images.
June 2005: Prince William and Prince Charles compete in a Father's daypolo match. Getty Images.
June 2005: Prince William meets with Sir Clive Woodward. Getty Images.
Spetember 2005: Prince William attends the Braemar Highland Gathering. Getty Images.
September 2005: Prince Harry and Prince William attend the wedding of Tom Parker Bowles and Sara Buys. Getty Images.
December 2005. Prince William trains with the Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service. Getty Images.

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