In pictures: A princely adventure

This series of photographs from Prince William's 10-week expedition to southern Chile show the 18-year-old prince enjoying an experience far removed from pomp and ceremony of official Royal occasions.

Holiday booking: The prince relaxes in a spartan hut

Logging on: William hammers a log to build bridges

Clown prince: William plays with Nelli Munoz-Vargas

Varnishing trick: William paints the radio station

Hard slog: William helps with a construction project

Off with his head: William and Marcela Hernadez-Rios

Building bridges: William carries a log to build walkways

If I had a hammer: William makes a rubbish bin

Drying room: William takes time out to read a book

All together now: The prince teaches an English lesson

You can watch the BBC News special - Prince William In Chile - tonight on BBC1 at 1930GMT.