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Prince William wants Prince George to learn to scuba dive, he has revealed.

William has told of his love of the underwater adventure sport which he hopes to pass onto his baby son.

He spoke of his hopes as he is today announced as patron of the British Sub-Aqua Club, the UK’s governing body for Scuba Diving, following in the footsteps of his father Prince Charles and grandfather Prince Philip.

William said: “I have been fortunate enough to have dived in some stunning locations around the world.

“Scuba diving really has opened my eyes not only to many extraordinary sights, but also to the responsibilities that we have as guardians of the underwater world.

“I hope that one day my son, George, will also experience the wonders that snorkeling and scuba diving have to offer.”

Since learning to dive as a boy, William has had the opportunity to explore some of the world’s most stunning stretches of ocean on regular holidays in Mustique, the Maldives and Seychelles.

On his solo visit to Australia in 2011, he told one woman in Queensland: “I love scuba diving, I have always wanted to dive the Great Barrier Reef.”

He marked his new presidency by writing a foreword for SCUBA, the Aqua club’s magazine.

The Duke wrote: “Just like my grandfather and my father, I am proud to say that I learnt to dive with BSAC, and share your passion for the sport and the underwater world.

“As BSAC’s new President, I hope to continue my father’s legacy of striving to preserve and protect our precious marine heritage and environment for future generations.

“I look forward to encouraging even more young people into the sport, for they are the next generation of underwater explorers, pioneers and protectors.

“The skills and experiences gained through snorkelling and scuba diving can have a positive and lasting impact on their lives, giving them confidence and building their aspirations.”

BSAC has 120 dive centres and more than 1,000 family friendly and sociable clubs, run by volunteers, up and down the country and abroad.

It represents more than 30,000 scuba divers and snorkellers.

Prince William is now in a “transitional year” combining royal duties with charity work and other projects as he prepares to one day be King.

He left the military in September and now helps the Queen carry out investitures.