Prince William was the VIP visitor to Haven Point in South Shields in 2013.
He joined in with a parachute play session, spoke to swimmers, and met the crowds - all after he attended a Diana Award Inspire Day training workshop.
Every part of the visit was wonderfully captured in these photos which come to us courtesy of Getty Images.
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1. Nice to meet you
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge pictured as he arrives at the Haven Point leisure centre to an adoring crowd. (Photo by Neil Jones - WPA Pool /Getty Images) | Getty Images
2. Having fun during a chat
Prince William was pictured during his visit to the Haven Point leisure centre. (Photo by Neil Jones - WPA Pool /Getty Images) | Getty Images
3. A poolside chat
The Duke of Cambridge speaks to swimmers at the Haven Point leisure centre after attending a Diana Award Inspire Day training workshop. (Photo by Neil Jones - WPA Pool /Getty Images) | Getty Images
4. It's all going swimmingly
Another reminder of Prince William speaking to swimmers who paused from their session to chat. (Photo by Neil Jones - WPA Pool /Getty Images) | Getty Images