William dusts fake crime scene for fingerprints

The Prince of Wales took part in a crime scene investigation when he met staff and students at a college.

Students at the Duchy College near Callington in Cornwall were examining an abandoned vehicle that had been used in a burglary.

Jack Newton, studying military and protective services at the college, said the prince helped them by dusting aluminium powder onto the side of the car to reveal a fingerprint of a suspect.

"It showed that he was really interested in what we were talking about," he said.

The prince, who is also the Duke of Cornwall, posed for photographs and selfies with some of the hundreds of students who were hoping to catch a glimpse of him during a walkabout.

During the visit, he also learned about other courses the college offers, including degrees in equine science, agriculture, horticulture, business, health and construction.

The prince also visited a student-run cafe on the campus and heard from students who work there.

The land for the college was originally leased by the Duchy of Cornwall to Cornwall County Council in 1984 for a new agricultural college.

Robert Bosworth, principal of the the Cornwall College Group which includes the Duchy College, said the visit "meant everything" to the college.

"It's a really strong message that he supports the Duchy College," he said.

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