Prince William’s college experience was exceptionally unusual in that a lot of it was actually pretty ordinary.
Living in a flat with roommates?
Washing dirty dishes and cooking?
Fish and chips, beans on toast, and dirty socks on the floor?
Looking back at the fateful moment during theirengagement interview, Catherine remembered being overcome with nerves.
It seems safe to say those first impressions stuck.
He was a relatively relatable student emphasis on “relatively.”
Hold on to your pearls because William took a wild ride before settling down at St Andrews.
Of course, they didn’t meet until they were both students at St Andrews.
Prince William’s gap year was full of expeditions, hammers, nails, and heartwarming connections.
Well, that’s precisely what happened when Prince William headed to college.
What’s more, his classmates and the faculty reportedly were told to keep a tight lid on it.
The prince was granted privacy so he could focus on his studies and make friends.
Despite the criticism from Buckingham Palace, the outlet stated (viaE!
News), “One of William’s girlfriends could become Queen one day.
Her subjects will be entitled to know all about her.”
It all began with that innocent spark of friendship, which later led to moving in togetheras roommates.
Yes,William and Catherine shared a flatbefore they fell in love.
Nobody knew about their budding romance for quite some time since the media’s watchful eye was effectively blinded.
And so, they could enjoy a blossoming love story like any ordinary couple.
As for what turned their friendship into romance?
Yes, you read that right.
Evidently, he believed that using a different name would keep some of the attention on him at bay.
As for how he landed on the incredibly common name Steve?
It is one of the world’s greatest mysteries.
It all began with a bout of unhappiness that almost led him to bid adieu to his academic pursuits.
Imagine the headlines let alone the behind-the-scenes royal drama if William had dropped out.
Alas, this seemed like a real possibility.
William agreed to keep at it, as long as he could change his major first.
Evidently, Catherine was the one who suggested he switch from art history to geography.
Sure enough, the recommendation worked and he earned a degree.
The switch didn’t come without some criticism, however.
Evidently, he had his fair share of kitchen mishaps.
To his credit, William acknowledged that he wasn’t necessarily the savviest chef.
While cooking may not be his strong suit, William apparently has not given up on it entirely.
At a 2017 charity event, he reportedly told attendees that he still enjoys getting in the kitchen.
As for his favorite dish to make?
“I like a roast.
So a bit of roast chicken or a steak,” he said, according toPeople.
It’s just you breathing.
You’re in a different world with the fish."
Fast-forward to a significant chapter in Prince William’s journey: his stag do in 2011.
The celebration, orchestrated by none other than his brother, Prince Harry, included surfing.
In the year 2002, a fashion event became the stage where it all began.
“It was the end of their first year,” William and Catherine’s college friend dished toE!
“I was there, and in person there were a lot of attractive girls.
She was in a very daring dress, in a sheer stocking-like dress.
He was sitting front row and his eyes were like stalks.”
Designed by Charlotte Todd, the blue-trimmed silk dress left little to the imagination.
Their classmate also insisted nothing happened between the future married couple that night.
According toCNN, the garment sold at auction in 2011 for $125,000.
This iconic chip shop played a significant role in their university experience.
In 2021, they visited Anstruther Fish Bar for a nice, heaping serving of nostalgia.
According to theDaily Mail, the couple ordered a hearty haddock supper, which included fish and chips.
After they left, the shop posted about the royal visit on Facebook (viaMirror).
