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>> reporter: still, in the short time william had with his mother, her influence is clear. she instilled in this handsome polo playing rescue helicopter flying prince a sense of compassion for those less fortunate through her work with aids victims, the homeless and those disfigured by weapons of war. in 2009, william slept in a cardboard box on the streets of london to call attention to homelessness. >> he thinks that it's the duty of the royal family, as diana did, and he wants to emulate his mother to remember her. >> reporter: also like his mother, william is bound to his duties as a royal...

When you look at him, you can't help but see a part of his mother, diana. >> reporter: june 1982 on the steps of london's st. mary's hospital. princess diana and prince charles introduced the world to their first born. prince william, the boy who one day would be king grew up before our eyes. there were picnics, photo shoots in the garden, the first day of kindergarten and more. through it all, diana was at his side. nick davies nuprin cess diana and has written books about her. she says that she and william were especially close. >> he hated, hated to see his mother crying. he would get tissu...

Last year, 37% of employed women age 25 and older had a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 35% of working men. and take a good look at this bottle of bubbly, one of two bottles of champagne headed to an auction block in june. they were recovered from a 19th century shipwreck in the baltic sea. their estimated age, about 200 years old. i don't know about you, but that seems to be taking vintage a little too far in my book. >> definitely. we'll check in with you in a moment. coming up, scores of people are expected to watch the royal wedding on friday. one woman will be absent, the mothe...

Watch the wedding on screens in london's hyde park and people all over the world will be watching, as well. it will be a very happy day, of course. also bittersweet, with thoughts sure to turn to the mother of the groom. diana, princess of wales. prince william lost his mom when he was just 15 years old. randi kaye has a look at their time together and how her legacy will be part of his wedding day. >> reporter: june, 1982, on the steps of london's st. mary's hospital. princess diana and prince charles introduce the world to their first born. prince william, the boy who one day would be king, ...

After their engagement, he and his fiance seemed in control of the media frenzy. as they showed off kate's engagement ring, which once belonged to diana. >> it's very special to me. it's my way of making sure that my mother didn't miss out on today. >> reporter: william and kate will be married at westminister abby, where nearly 14 years ago princess diana's funeral wad held. coincidence? or prince william's way of letting his mother witness their marriage. whatever you believe, princess diana remains firmly in william's heart. randi kaye, cnn, atlanta. a man arrested nearly a week. details ...