By Jean-Paul McDonald, Farms.com
The Duke of Cambridge, also known as His Royal Highness Prince William, has announced his plans to study agriculture during a 10 week course on agricultural management offered through Cambridge University in England. The course will cover the major issues surrounding the farming industry and rural communities within Great Britain, and will help prepare the Prince for his future leadership of the Duchy of Cornwall, a large portfolio of property, land and investments that he will inherit when his father, Prince Charles, ascends the throne as King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
According to a Kensington Palace spokesman, "The executive education programme of seminars, lectures and meetings will draw on the strengths of academics across the university. It will start in early January and run until mid-March.
"The course has been designed to help provide the duke with an understanding of contemporary issues affecting agricultural business and rural communities in the United Kingdom."
Over the course of his agricultural management studies, the Duke of Cambridge will take up residence in Cambridge, while continuing with his other official royal duties.