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Eddie Redmayne has talkedabout going to school with Prince William, but recently revealed that the twohaven't kept in touch.
The Oscar-winning actor attended Eton College with William, even being a part of the same social circles. "He was a pal at school, but I haven't seen him since school," Eddie told Loaded magazine. "And no — no messages."
Eddie has quickly become a part of Hollywood's A-list Photo: Getty Images
While at school, the duowas elected to The Eton Society, an elite group ofelected prefects. They also played on the same rugby team. "We were on thesame Colts B team in 1997," said Eddie. "I always felt slightly sorry for Will because everyone wantedto tackle the future King of England. He took all the hits."
Prince William played rugby with Eddie at Eton College Photo: Getty Images
The Duke of Cambridge mayhave taken more hits on the field, but the 33-year-old actor says that Williamwas more intimidating overall. "I'm pretty sure Will was more intimidatingthan I was," said Eddie. "I don't think I intimidated anyone in mylife. I haven't seen him since school,but he was a lovely man."
The future king of England studied hard while at Eton Photo: Getty Images
And though William wasalready famous at the time, Eddie has gone to make a name for himself. Hecontinued his studies at the prestigious TrinityCollege, Cambridge and has since takenHollywood by storm. He won the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globeand SAG Award this year for Best Actor in his role as Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything.
Eddie thanked his wife upon accepting his Oscar Photo: Getty Images
If the London-born actor wasn't having a good enough few months, he also married Hannah Bagshawe in December. Showing his admiration to his new wife,Eddie made sure to thank her during his Oscar acceptance speech. "Thank you to Hannah, my wife. I love you," he said."We have a new fella coming to share our apartment."