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William at 18

To celebrate William's 18th birthday he answered a series of written questions submitted to him by the Press Association. Below are the answers:

   * QUESTION: What will you be doing on your birthday and do you have an exam onthe day?
   * ANSWER: I don't have an exam on the day but I will be studying for my History of Art exam the next day.
   * Q: When and how will you be able to celebrate your birthday?
   * A: I haven't really thought about it, but no doubt I will celebrate privately with some friends.
   * Q: Have you enjoyed Eton and what will you miss most when you leave?
   * A: Yes, very much. I'll miss my friends and Dr Gailey (Housemaster) who has been a tremendous support to me. And I've really enjoyed being able to go about Eton as just another student.
   * Q: Do you still like the uniform - what is different about the "Pop's" uniform - and have you enjoyed being in Pop?
   * A: I've enjoyed being in Pop, which is a school prefect. I've always liked theuniform, particularly the Pop uniform which allows you to wear your own waistcoats, and the stick ups (stiff wing collar) and tie.

Media attention

   * Q: Why did you agree to be photographed at Eton for your 18th birthday?
   * A: I knew there would be a lot of media interest in my 18th and I didn't want a whole host of media involved. Neither did I want any distractions as I was revising for my A-levels. So, I agreed to allow one photographer and aTV cameraman to spend a little time with me at Eton.
   * Q: How difficult is it to cope with public and media attention?
   * A: I don't like the attention. I feel uncomfortable with it. I am grateful to the media for helping to protect my privacy and I hope I can enjoy the same freedom at university.
   * Q: How do you cope with the attention of girls?
   * A: In my own way. Trying to explain how might be counter-productive!

Girlfriends

   * Q: How do you feel about being linked with showbusiness personalities like Britney Spears?
   * A: There's been a lot of nonsense put about by PR companies. I don't like being exploited in this way but as I get older it's increasingly hard to prevent.
   * Q: Do you have a girlfriend?
   * A: I like to keep my private life private.
   * Q: Will you have a gap year and, if so, how will you spend it?
   * A: Yes, I will be having a gap year but at the moment I prefer to keep the details private until all the arrangements have been settled.
   * Q: What will you study at university?
   * A: The History of Art.
   * Q: What do you do in your spare time?
   * A: I enjoy being with my friends, going to the cinema, and watching football and rugby matches.

Royal duties

   * Q: When will you begin solo Royal duties?
   * A: My father wants me to finish full-time education before doing Royal dutiesand so do I. It will be a few years before I do Royal engagements although I expect, as in the past, I will sometimes accompany my father.
   * Q: How often do you manage to see members of your family?
   * A: As often as I can, especially my cousins.
   * Q: How is your dog, Widgeon, and do you have any other pets?
   * A: Widgeon had eight pups about 18 months ago. I have no other pets.
   * Q: Now you're 18, will you have your own staff to look after your diary and correspondence?
   * A: No, I don't need them. My father's office looks after my mail and diary, and that will carry on as before.

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