Prince Harry once gave a revealing explanation for why he did not follow the traditional university path taken by his brother, Prince William.
While discussing his younger years in his memoir Spare, Harry explained that King Charles did not pressure him to continue into higher education because he understood that university was not necessarily the right path for him.
That did not mean Harry completely rejected the idea. He revealed that he had actually looked into university options and had even considered studying Art History at the University of Bristol.
His decision eventually went in a very different direction. Rather than enrolling at university, Harry joined the military and went on to build a career in the Army.
Interestingly, Art History was also the subject chosen by his sister-in-law, Princess Kate, during her time at the University of St Andrews.
Kate studied Art History at St Andrews, where her life took another significant turn when she met Prince William. The couple eventually married in 2011 and are now among the most prominent members of the Royal Family.
William initially followed the same academic route as Kate and enrolled in Art History. However, he later changed his subject to Geography and completed his degree with a 2:1 classification.
Harry's own comments about university have suggested that he was comfortable with the decision he made. Although he had considered continuing his education, he ultimately believed that joining the Army was the better choice for him.
His decision meant that the three royals followed noticeably different educational paths. William completed a university degree, Kate graduated with an Art History degree, while Harry chose military service instead.
Harry's memoir also made clear that he did not view missing out on university as something he regretted. His comments suggest that, looking back, he remained confident that choosing the military was the right decision for him.
Meghan Markle took yet another educational route. Before becoming a member of the Royal Family, she attended Northwestern University and graduated with a degree involving Theatre and International Studies.
The different choices made by Harry, William and Kate highlight how varied their early adult lives were despite eventually becoming closely connected through the Royal Family.
As Prince Harry and Meghan's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, grow older, their parents' educational experiences could potentially influence how they approach higher education in the future. Whether they eventually choose university, another form of education or an entirely different career path remains something only time will tell.
Key Takeaways
- Prince Harry considered university before deciding to pursue a military career.
- He once showed interest in studying Art History at the University of Bristol.
- Princess Kate studied Art History at the University of St Andrews, where she met Prince William.
- Prince William initially chose the same subject before switching to Geography.
- Harry has said he never regretted choosing not to attend university.
- Meghan Markle later earned a degree in Theatre and International Studies.
