Kate returns to her old school

7:15 pm, Fri 30 Nov 2012

Kate takes trip down memory lane on visit to old school

The Duchess of Cambridge revealed on a visit to her old school that she enjoyed her time there so much she had wanted to return as a teacher

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5:26 pm, Fri 30 Nov 2012

Duchess' former school releases photos of sporty Kate

The Duchess of Cambridge's former school has released several photographs of her while she was a pupil there.

Kate attended St Andrew's School in Pangbourne, Berkshire from 1986 until 1995.

The Duchess of Cambridge (front row, left) with other pupils Credit: PA

The Duchess of Cambridge (third from left, back row) with other pupils Credit: PA

The Duchess of Cambridge (front row, centre) with other pupils Credit: PA

Kate shows off hockey skills on visit to old school

The Duchess of Cambridge showed off her hockey skills when she joined a group of year eight 12-year-olds for a training session on a visit to her old school.

The Duchess of Cambridge plays hockey on the new Astroturf playing field Credit: PA

Kate doesn't let her three-inch calf length boots slow her down Credit: PA

Kate keeps possession of the ball Credit: PA

2:47 pm, Fri 30 Nov 2012

Kate: 'Some of my happiest years' spent at prep school

The Duchess of Cambridge visits her old prep school, St Andrew's School in Pangbourne, Berkshire. Credit: PA Wire

The Duchess of Cambridge formally opened a new Astroturf during her visit to the school, where she told students she spent some of her "happiest years".

In a speech she said:

"It is such a treat to be back here at St Andrew’s. I absolutely loved my time here; they were some of my happiest years, which makes it so incredibly special to be here today.

"In fact, I enjoyed it so much that when I had to leave, I told my mother that I was going to come back to be a teacher. While that didn’t quite happen, I was thrilled to have been asked back today on St Andrew's Day.

"It was while I was here at school that I realised my love of sport. Sport has been a huge part of my life, and I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunities I had to get outside and play in such wonderful open spaces - though sadly there was nothing quite as glamorous as this in my time."

2:33 pm, Fri 30 Nov 2012

Kate returns to her roots

The Duchess of Cambridge returned to her old prep school, St Andrew's School in Berkshire, to meet students and teachers.

The school traditionally observes St Andrews Day and Kate, who studied there from 1986 to 1995, wore a tartan coat which was in keeping with the occasion.