William tipped to be millennium man

The future looks bright for Prince William

Prince William has been voted the public figure most likely to make his mark in the new Millennium, according to a new UK survey.

But the 18-year-old prince is not the only young person expected to be a star of the future.

David's star is predicted to rise higher than Victoria's

Three-month-old Leo Blair secured eighth place, nine places above his father, the UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The poll was conducted by Collins Dictionaries, who asked the public during six weeks in July and August to fill in forms nominating their candidates.

London Mayor Ken Livingstone came second, and JK Rowling, author of the popular Harry Potter series, was voted into third place.

Sports over politics

Sportsmen and women were ranked much higher than most politicians in the survey.

England international and Manchester United footballer David Beckham came fourth, followed by American golfer Tiger Woods in fifth, Liverpool striker Michael Owen sixth and the American tennis-playing sisters Venus and Serena Williams both ninth.

The survey suggests Leo Blair will outshine his dad

However, Mr Blair was ranked in 17th, with Conservative Party leader William Hague finishing a lowly 20th. Chancellor Gordon Brown trailed two places behind him.

Cherie Blair took the 23rd slot, followed by "close" friends Geri Halliwell and Robbie Williams, who share the 24th spot.

Despite currently being one of the most photographed pop stars, Victoria Beckham is not expected to stand the test of time as well as her husband.

She is only placed 27th in the survey.