18th Birtday Interview
Question: What will you be doing on your birthday and do you have an exam on the 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 will you finish your exams? A: A few days after my birthday.
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 without the media attention.
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 the uniform, particularly the Pop uniform which allows you to wear your own waistcoats, and the stick ups (stiff wing collar) and tie.
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: Which university do you want to go to? A: Until I know my results, I'm unsure. I know there's been an awful lot of speculation but you'll have to wait.
Q: What will you study at university? A: The History of Art.
Q: Would you like to study abroad? A: I can honestly say I haven't thought about it; it hadn't yet crossed my mind.
Q: Which sports do you enjoy best? A: I enjoy water polo, football and rugby - mostly team sports.
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.
Q: Do you enjoy reading and, if so, who are your favourite authors? A: Yes, when I get the time. I enjoy a wide range of books but I don't have any particular favourite authors.
Q: What sort of music do you like? A: Much the same as I did a couple of years ago - dance and pop.
Q: Do you enjoy clubbing and dancing? A: I enjoy dancing but don't go clubbing that often.
Q: How often do you manage to get to the cinema and what films do you like? A: I go to the local cinema when there is a good film showing. I prefer action films.
Q: Do you still shop for your own clothes and what style do you prefer? A: Yes; I much prefer casual wear.
Q: How difficult is it to cope with public and media attention? A: I don't like the attention. I feel uncomfortable with it. But I have particularly appreciated being left alone at Eton which has allowed me to concentrate on my school work and enjoy being with my friends without being followed by cameras. 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!
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 think you might join one of the services after university and, if so, do you have a preference? A: It's too early to say. I haven't really thought about it.
Q: Have you thought of any other profession? A: At this stage I just want to get through university. I know there's been a lot of speculation but the truth is I haven't made up my mind yet.
Q: When will you begin solo Royal duties? A: My father wants me to finish full-time education before doing Royal duties and 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: Are you looking forward to it? A: I don't know because it's a long way off yet; I haven't really thought about it.
Q: How often do you manage to see members of your family? A: As often as I can, especially my cousins.
Q: What do you enjoy most about driving your car? A: Like anyone my age, it gives me some independence.
Q: Do you have a horse? A: No, but I ride my father's.
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.
Q: Do you have a girlfriend? A: I like to keep my private life private.
Q: Why did you agree to be photographed at Eton for your 18th birthday? A: The media have left me alone while I have been at Eton, for which I am grateful. But 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 a TV cameraman to spend a little time with me at Eton.
1996 Interview
- Favorite Foods?
- Mostly fast foods, but will try just about anything.
- Favorite Music?
- A Techno and some classical
- Favorite Music Bands?
- Least favorite bands?
- How does he like school?
- He likes school and likes the Eton uniforms too.
- Thoughts on fame?
- Not really comfortable with it. Especially the adulation of teenaged girls.
- Friend's names?
- Favorite clothes?
- Something modern and he can shop for and dress himself
- Biggest regret?
- Loving computer games and not owning his own computer
- Future Goal?
- Future University?
- Favorite Books?
- Action-Adventure and Non-Fiction
- Favorite Movies?
- William also added that he felt his world had fallen apart after his mothers death.
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