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Prince William's College Years at St Andrews, in Photos

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College is an influential part of anyone's life, but for Prince William, his four years were particularly pivotal. After all, in addition to getting his degree, it was during his time as a student at St Andrews in Scotland that the now-Prince of Wales met his future wife, Kate Middleton. That particular period of William's life features prominently in the final season of The Crown, so we're taking a look back at real photos from William's university years.

September 21, 2001

Ahead of his first week at university, William and his father, then-Prince Charles headed to Scotland, meeting with press and well-wishers in Glasgow.

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William also spoke with the media at Holyrood House Palace in Edinburgh later that day.

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September 23, 2001

On his first day at St Andrews, Prince William went for a laid back look in tones of blue—a color that would later become a signature of his wife, Kate Middleton, and their kids in family photos as well.

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May 28, 2003

A little less than a month before his 21st birthday, Prince William enjoyed a relaxed day on the beach, not far from school.

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While there, he practiced his golf swing.

prince william practises his golf swing
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And played a bit of rugby in the waves.

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After getting out of the water, William kitted back up in a pair of striped socks.

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William posed for some photos on the shore outside of St Andrews.

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William was originally studying art history in college, but switched to geography in 2003.

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December 12, 2003

William embraced Scotland's beloved game of golf while at university.

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December 12, 2003

Despite being a member of the royal family, William also tried to have a normal student life, Here, he shops at a local news agent in St Andrews.

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April 17, 2004

William was also a part of the Scottish Universities team at a water polo tournament in Cardiff, Wales.

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October 1, 2004

Sporty Prince William also got some surfing in with friends while at St Andrews.

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November 15, 2004

In the midst of his final year at university, William with geography department professor Dr. Charles Warren.

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He studied in the main university library.

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Prince William in St Salvator's Quad at St Andrews University.

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Prince William joined some friends for a game of pool at a local bar in St Andrews.

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November 16, 2004

William also did some interviews with members of the press in St Marys Quad about his final year at school.

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June 23, 2005

In June 2005, William graduated from St Andrews with a Master of Arts degree in geography.

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William's father, Charles, attended the graduation ceremony.

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