The Royals

Prince William's Life in PEOPLE Covers

Look back at his biggest moments, from Diana's King Tot and Britain's Prince Charming to Kate's groom-to-be!

JUNE 1991

When William, nearly 9, is rushed to the hospital after being accidentally hit on the forehead at school, Diana sticks by her son's side during an emergency surgery, as her husband leaves his family for the opera. The press lashes out at Charles for being an "absentee parent."