September 21, 2001
Anthony Harvey//Getty Images 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.
TOBY MELVILLE//Getty Images William also spoke with the media at Holyrood House Palace in Edinburgh later that day.
September 23, 2001
Tim Graham//Getty Images 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
David Cheskin//Getty Images A little less than a month before his 21st birthday, Prince William enjoyed a relaxed day on the beach, not far from school.
David Cheskin//Getty Images While there, he practiced his golf swing.
David Cheskin//Getty Images And played a bit of rugby in the waves.
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David Cheskin//Getty Images After getting out of the water, William kitted back up in a pair of striped socks.
Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library//Getty Images William posed for some photos on the shore outside of St Andrews.
David Cheskin//Getty Images William was originally studying art history in college, but switched to geography in 2003.
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December 12, 2003
Anwar Hussein//Getty Images William embraced Scotland's beloved game of golf while at university.
December 12, 2003
AFP//Getty Images 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.
April 17, 2004
Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library//Getty Images William was also a part of the Scottish Universities team at a water polo tournament in Cardiff, Wales.
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November 15, 2004
Tim Graham//Getty Images In the midst of his final year at university, William with geography department professor Dr. Charles Warren.
Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library//Getty Images He studied in the main university library.
Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library//Getty Images Prince William in St Salvator's Quad at St Andrews University.
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Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library//Getty Images Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library//Getty Images Prince William joined some friends for a game of pool at a local bar in St Andrews.
Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails.
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