From Prince Harry’s D in Geography to Kate Middleton’s A grades – what the Royals bagged in their A-level results

STUDENTS across the country are hurrying to open their A-Level results this morning, with thousands hoping to get a spot at university. But what did the Royals bag in their A-Levels? A number of Royal Family members have studied for A-Levels over the years Credit: AFP When it comes to the Royal Family and their A-Level results, the grades certainly represent a mixed bag. Princess Kate, Princess Eugenie and Meghan Markle shine as star pupils. Sign up for the Royals newsletter Thank you! Prince William and his brother Prince Harry did not do too badly either, but Wills appears to be slightly more academic than his younger sibling. Here is how each member of the royal family fared in their A-Level results.. Prince William Prince William got ABC in his A-Levels, studying at St Andrews University Credit: AP Prince William seems to have shown a keen interest in the natural world from an early age, achieving an A in Geography, B in Art, and C in Biology. He went on to study at St Andrews University in Scotland, where he studied Geography after initially signing up for History of Art. Princess Kate Princess Kate received an A in Maths, A in Art, and B in English for her A-Levels Credit: AP Star student Princess Kate proved to be an all-rounder in her A-Levels, receiving an A in Maths, an A in Art, and a B in English. She later graduated from St Andrews University with a 2:1 in History of Art, where she met Prince William. Most read in Royals Prince Harry Prince Harry got a B in Art and a D in Geography, choosing against uni and enrolling in the Army Credit: AFP In his studies, Prince Harry received a B in Art and a D in Geography, deciding against university. Instead, Harry enrolled in the British Army, where he served for over 10 years, rising to the rank of Captain. Meghan Markle Meghan Markle had an American education, so did not study A-Levels Credit: Getty Growing up in the US, Meghan’s education system was different to the rest of the Royal Family, but it’s reported she was an A* student. She holds a double major in Theatre and International Relations at the Northwestern University of Evanston, Illinois. King Charles King Charles went to University of Cambridge, achieving a B and a C in his A-Levels Credit: Reuters King Charles achieved two A-Levels during his studies, including a B in History and a C in French. He later went on to study at the University of Cambridge in 1967, receiving a 2:2 in History and becoming the first Royal not to enter the military straight after school. Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II did not study A-Levels, receiving only an hour of home school education every day during her childhood Credit: Getty The late Queen Elizabeth II never sat an academic exam in her life, and therefore does not have any A-Level results. She spent most of her childhood being home schooled for just an hour and a half each morning, before spending the rest of the day playing, singing and dancing. She also received lessons on constitutional history to prepare for her role as monarch. Princess Beatrice Princess Beatrice received ABB in her A-Levels, later studying at Goldsmiths, University of London Credit: PA Princess Beatrice received grades ABB during her A-Levels, studying Drama, History and Film Studies. She later went on to study the History of Ideas at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she received a 2:1 in her degree. Princess Eugenie Princess Eugenie got an A in Art, A in English Literature, and a B in History of Art in her A-Levels Credit: Getty Princess Eugenie is thought to be the smartest in the Royal Family in terms of grades, receiving an A in Art, an A in English Literature, and a B in History of Art. She later studied English Literature, History of Art and Politics at Newcastle University, achieving a 2:1. Comment now