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!

JULY 1998

William's 16th birthday turns out to be a bittersweet occasion, as it's the growing royal's first birthday without his mother. Holding up Diana's legacy, the teen prince "has replaced his mother as the royal star," royals author Judy Wade told PEOPLE.