Thread: university education of British Royals

The rankings of the institutions are taken from Guardian University League Table 2020.

Note: UK degrees have 4 classes to show the student's overall performance - 1st, 2:1, 2:2, 3rd.

The Prince of Wales

Trinity College, Cambridge, 1967 - 70
Uni ranked: 1st in UK
Anthropology, archaeology & history (2:2)
Charles also attended the University College of Wales in Aberystwyth, studying Welsh Language and History for a term.

The Duke of Cambridge

St. Andrews, 2001-05
Uni ranked: 2nd in UK
Art History & Geography (2:1)
William was a keen water polo player & represented the Scottish national universities team at the Celtic Nations tournament in 2004. & of course, he met Kate at St. Andrews!

The Duchess of Cambridge

St. Andrews, 2001-05
Uni ranked: 2nd in UK
Art History (2:1)
She was known by other students as "beautiful Kate" and caught the eye of her future husband while participating in a charity fashion show!

The Duchess of Sussex

Northwestern University, Evanston IL, 1999-03
Uni ranked: 9th in USA (National Universities category, USA News)
Double major in Theatre & International Studies
Meghan also interned at the American embassy in Buenos Aires and studied 1 semester in Madrid.

Princess Beatrice

Goldsmiths College, London (2008-11)
Uni ranked: 99th in UK
History and History of Ideas (2:1)

During her time as a student, Beatrice completed the London Marathon in 2010, becoming the first Royal to run a marathon.

Princess Eugenie

Newcastle University (2009-12)
Uni ranked: 35th in UK
Art History & English Literature (2:1)
Eugenie initially lived in the Castle Leazes Hall of Residence, before sharing a student house with seven friends.

The Earl of Wessex

Jesus College, Cambridge, 1983-86
Uni ranked: 1st in UK
History (2:2)

Edward became known as Cambridge’s Prince of Entertainment, taking part in several stage shows and acting as producer of the Light Entertainment Society’s Rag Show.

Zara Tindall

University of Exeter, 1999-02
Uni ranked: 10th in UK
Physiotherapy (specialised in equine physiotherapy)

No surprise that skilled equestrian (and later silver medal winner) chose this degree. She also played hockey at university.

Peter Philips

University of Exeter
Uni ranked: 10th in UK
Sports science

Like his sister, Peter is a very sporty person, as reflected in his choice of degree. He was a keen rugby player while at university.