Prince Andrew's oldest child studied at Goldsmiths, University of London and graduated with a 2:1 degree in history and the history of ideas. In its place was instituted the Sovereign Grant which turned all of these into a lump sum. All the times royals couldn't believe their eyes, from Meghan Markle to Princess Diana. The Queen's eldest son then went to Gordonstoun, a Scottish public school where he took his GCE O-levels at age sixteen and passed six of them. Though most of us might only ever own one or two family heirlooms (if any at all), the royal family actually makes sure most of their jewelry stays in the family for years to come. Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. Meghan received a bachelor's degree in Theatre and International Studies from Northwestern University School of Communication. An Indian princess was brought into the fold in the mid-1800s and wrote about wanting to escape royal life. The British royal family gather for an official photo at Clarence House. Prince Philip became Head of the School and Captain of Hockey and Cricket during his time at Gordonstoun. The main outcome was that it consolidated the four main funding sources for the crown, these being: the Civil List and grants for Royal Travel, Maintenance for Royal Palaces and the vaguely titled Communication and Information. His Royal Highness then went to the newly-opened Gordonstoun School in Morayshire (which all three of his own sons also attended), also founded by Kurt Hahn, who had moved to Scotland after being arrested by the Nazis for speaking out against their regime. She previously attended the private Willcocks Nursery School in Kensington, close to the family's London residence, Kensington Palace.Â, MORE: 12 times the royals looked super proud in school uniform, The eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge started attending Westacre Montessori School Nursery in Norfolk in 2016, before moving on to Thomas's Battersea, where he is now in Year 3.Â, During his time at the school, George has attended lessons on French, Computing, Art, Music, Drama, Ballet, Science, History, Geography, Maths, English and PE.Â. The first time I was introduced to Prince Philip was at a luncheon at Brown’s Hotel in London, where he was the guest of the Association of American Correspondents in London. Neither have any formal qualifications, though the Queen is fluent in French. State Opening of Parliament. Queen Elizabeth II and her husband are cousins. From Eton College, St Andrew's and Cambridge University, the royals have had an elite education. He left at the age of 12 to spend a year at Salem School in southern Germany, run by the famous educationalist, Kurt Hahn. Prince Philip had four older sisters - Princess Margarita was born in 1905, Princess Theodora who was born in 1906, Princess Cécile who was born in 1911, and Princess Sophie, born in 1914. Early life and education. Did you know that Prince William attended St Andrew’s University after a gap year in Chile and that his brother Prince Harry decided to go to Sandhurst instead of university? Changing the Guard. A page which contains the british royal family's exclusive news and photos. See below for a chart depicting the history and lineage of the British royal family: Fun Facts About The Lineage Of The British Royal Family. The Prince of Wales graduated with a 2:2 degree in 1970, and marked the first university degree achieved by a British royal or heir to the throne. He graduated in 1966, having completed three years of his five-year architectural course, and then joined the (then) Offices Development Group of the Ministry of Public Building and Works for his year's practical work, returning to Cambridge in 1967. … He also took part in sailing expeditions around the coast of Scotland and to Norway. Each Parliamentary year begins in May when The Queen officially opens Parliament... Trooping the Colour. The main reason for having a Royal Family is to attract more tourists to a country. It's against royal etiquette to touch members of the British royal family. The House of Windsor enjoys widespread popularity in the UK and many of its commonwealth realms, and yet a majority of young Britons express a desire to leave the monarchy behind. have taken a look at where all the royals have studied… get ready to be inspired! The family settled in Paris, first in the Bois de Boulogne, then in the St-Cloud district. MEMBERS of the Royal Family have attended schools across the UK in recent decades. From Eton College, St Andrew's and Cambridge University, the royals have had an elite education. Prince Louis became a naturalised British subject in 1868, joined the Royal Navy and rose to become an Admiral of the Fleet and First Sea Lord in 1914. From Kate Middleton and Prince William's meeting at St Andrews University, to Prince Charles becoming the first royal to gain an education outside of Windsor. MORE: 16 adorable photos of the royals on their first day at school. The royal family are regarded as British cultural icons. Gun Salutes.