By Millie Jackson

Copyright hellomagazine

6. Queen Elizabeth II

The late Queen Elizabeth is a rarity amongst modern royals. Instead of the boarding school education enjoyed by her sons and grandsons, a governess educated her from 9.30am until 11am every day as a child. That all changed when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated in 1938, altering the course of her life forever. With the urgent need for a less traditional education, Elizabeth received lessons on constitutional history from the vice provost of Eton, Henry Marten, to prepare her to one day be queen.

Had Her Majesty attended a normal school, I have no doubt she would have stormed through her A-levels – perhaps opting for Politics or Drama, given her appreciation for the arts. It’s just a shame there’s no A-level in equestrianism!

In her lifetime, the Queen was known for her quips and witticism, as well as clever navigation of her role as monarch in diplomatic matters.

An honourable mention must include Queen Elizabeth’s daughter, Princess Anne, who was the first British female royal to attend school. While she didn’t pursue higher education, she certainly leaves no doubt as to her tenacity and hard work.