THE PEOPLE of St Andrews will have the opportunity to bid their fond farewells to the town’s most famous student after he graduates tomorrow.

Prince William, who has spent the last four years at the university, is expected to undertake a short walk-about with his father Prince Charles in North Street to thank local people for their support following tomorrow’s graduation ceremony in the Younger Hall.

The prince, who celebrated his 23rd birthday yesterday, is on record as saying he has enjoyed life in St Andrews, where locals grew used to having a royal around town in shops and pubs.

He also met his long-time girl friend Kate Middleton at St Andrews.

They have resided with other friends in a farmhouse on the outskirts of the town for the past two years.

Also attending the graduation ceremony will be his grandmother the Queen, grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh and his stepmother the Duchess of Cornwall.

Following the ceremony, and amid tight security, the prince and his father, along with the duchess, will walk the short distance from the university to St Andrews Police Station in North Street, when the public will have the chance to see them around noon.

At the police headquarters the royal party will meet and thank local officers for their help during William’s studies at St Andrews.

The royals are expected to leave the town centre by car immediately thereafter.