As the world welcomes the arrival of the Prince of Cambridge, here are 12 ways he can follow in his Royal relatives' footsteps.

1) Attend Eton College - Both his father, The Duke of Cambridge, and uncle, Prince Harry went to school here as did rowing royalty Sir Matthew Pinsent. A Provost (head teacher) and Fellows (governors) head the College with teachers known as beaks. Colourful waistcoats identify prefects with the waistcoats passed down from generation to generation. Guided tours of Eton College are available from April - October.

2) Play Polo - Guard's Club, The Royal Berkshire and Coworth Park feature the world's top professionals and plenty of opportunities to take part in half time 'divot stamping' Pretty Woman style! In summer there are regular matches to watch and opportunities to learn to play this fast paced action sport that gave generations of Royal Princes the action-man tag. 

3) Learn carriage driving - a great favourite of Great Grandfather The Duke of Edinburgh, each September the national carriage driving championships take place at Queen Victoria's review ground in Windsor Great Park. Ascot Carriages and Orchard Poyle provide carriage rides in the Royal Landscape for travelling in elegant style.  

4) Wear hats - the number one accessory at Royal Ascot. Wear hats straight on the head or tilted mysteriously over one eye. In the Royal Enclosure only formal day dress with hat or substantial fascinator will be acceptable for ladies and morning dress with top hats for gentlemen. Many people wear hats in the public enclosures though it's not compulsory. Stewards wear bowler hats and bookies take bets on the colour of Great Grandmother's hat on Gold Cup day. 

5) Get married at Windsor Guildhall - In 2005 Grandfather HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were married in a civil ceremony here followed 8 months later by rock royalty Elton John and partner David Furnish in one of the first civil partnership ceremonies. Both the Guildhall Chamber and the Ascot Room are available to hire.

6) Walk a corgi - Windsor Great Park offers thousands of acres of open parkland for dog walking, and welcomes many dog owners throughout the year. Her Majesty The Queen is, of course, associated with the Corgi and the Dorgi (a cross between Corgi and Dachsund). And of course there's Lupo to play with too.

7) Eat Royal produce - Windsor Farm Shop sells Royal Estates produce. Beef, pork, milk, butter, cream and game all come from Windsor. Lamb comes from nearby Bagshot Park, venison from Balmoral and apples and apple Juice from Sandringham. The Farm Shop cures its own bacon, cooked hams and makes over 20 varieties of pie. Credited as the Duke of Edinburgh's idea, and located on the edge of home Park, the farm shop includes a café - great for afternoon tea!

8) Worship at St George's Chapel - The connection between the Royal Family and St George's Chapel is a strong one. Members of the Royal Family have been baptised, married and buried in the Chapel. HRH Prince Henry of Wales was baptised in St George's in 1984, and HRH Prince William of Wales was confirmed at a service in the chapel in 1997. There are at least three daily services held in the chapel and all are welcome to attend.

9) Smile and wave at well-wishers - there are many opportunities and events to practice these particular skills in and around Windsor. Passing through locks and under bridges on a river Thames boat trip is a good place to start. Or an open top bus tour around the town. Sampling fine dining at a Michelin starred restaurant or enjoying a local brew in the UK's first named Duchess of Cambridge pub. But be warned; although it's OK to have a photo taken beside a guard, it is not OK to distract them or make them laugh. So keep the smiles and waves for people who can reciprocate.

10) Smell the roses - The Savill Garden Rose Garden is a contemporary presentation of 2,500 roses opened by The Queen in 2010 and contains varieties named after The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge. The walkway in the centre of the design floats above the plants giving opportunities to appreciate the deep aroma of the roses as it naturally rises. Repeat flowering roses means that the Garden looks splendid from mid-June through to September.

11) Watch Changing the Guard - One of the highlights of a visit to Windsor and usually accompanied by a band, the Changing the Guard takes place at 11:00 daily from April until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year (weather permitting and except Sundays). The best viewing point is the Corn Exchange at the famous Windsor Guildhall. Once inside the Castle, you can watch the actual changing ceremony outside the Guardroom in the Lower Ward at 11.00am.

12) Spend weekends in Windsor - Windsor Castle is the Queen's favourite weekend retreat. The world's oldest and largest inhabited castle includes the State Apartments, St George's Chapel (burial place of 10 monarchs) and Queen Mary's Dolls House set in 1,000 acres of Royal Landscape. Windsor hotels offer short break ideas and packages, ideal for relaxing before going back to the day job.

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