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is the second in line to the throne after his farther Prince Charles. On the
21
st
of June 2003, Prince William celebrated his 21
st
birthday.
Being a prince is not as easy as it may seem. Being a future king is
even more difficult. So, what does the future hold for Prince William, a
modern prince of the 21
st
century?
Since the tragical death of Princess Diana, who was deeply loved
and admired in Britain, British people have been desperate for a new
hero. Prince William whose good looks are so like his mother’s, who has
her smile, charm, and a great sense of humour, seems the only possible
candidate. William also inherited his grandmother’s strength of character
and determination. It is already clear that William knows his own mind.
This is why William is often called “the perfect Prince” by the media.
However, William faces a lot of challenges in his life. To start with,
he doesn’t like seeing his name in the newspapers. So far, William hasn’t
done anything that journalists could make into a scandal. But will he be
able to do the “right thing” forever? Finding a girl-friend is not easy
either. William knows that the minute somebody sees him with a girl, the
whole world will know about it.
William also needs to find what he will do with his life until he
becomes King. As he is the second in the line to throne and his
grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, is still alive (as well as his farther),
William may have to wait for about forty years before he becomes King.
At the moment he is studying History of Art at St Andrews University in
Scotland but it will not be long before he needs to start thinking about
what he wants to do in life.
Therefore, it is not surprising that there are rumours that William
doesn’t want to be King and sees his royal status more as a burden than a
blessing. This doesn’t seem true. In a special birthday interview to Hello
magazine, William said that these rumours were wrong, as he was born to
be King and it’s his “duty”. Whatever the truth, it is clear that William
will have to work hard to organise his life.
Let’s wish him very good luck.
in line to the throne – в очереди на трон, celebrate – праздновать, to
admire – восхищаться, to be desperate for – очень хотеть жаждать,
good looks – красота, to inherit – наследовать, determination –
решительность, he knows his own mind – он знает, чего хочет, perfect
– совершенный, безукоризненный, to face challenges – сталкиваться
с трудностями, to be able – мочь, to have to – быть
вынужденным,
rumours – слухи, royal status – статус короля, burden – бремя,
blessing – благо, duty – долг.

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