On This Day - What happened 21 June 1982 AD

On 21 June 1982, the Princess gave birth to the couple's first son, Prince William.

On 20 June 1982, Catherine Middleton, then called kate, was baptized at St Andrew's parish church in Bradfield.

Prince William was born at Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, London, at 9:03 pm on 21 June 1982 as the first child of Charles, Prince of Wales—heir apparent to Queen Elizabeth II—and Diana, Princess of Wales. He was the first child born to a Prince and Princess of Wales since Prince John in 1905. William's parents affectionately called him "Wombat" or "Wills"—a name coined by the press.