Prince Harry, 41, took a different path to his older brother Prince William, when he left Eton College, and decided not to follow in his footsteps and attend university. However, the Duke of Sussex did actually consider higher education at one stage.
Writing in his explosive book, Spare, Harry touched on the fact his dad King Charles didn't push him down that route, and he also passed a surprising comment about the degree that Princess Kate chose.
One of the very personal chapters in the memoir read: "That was why he didn’t press me to go to university. He knew it wasn't in my DNA. Not that I was anti-university, per se. In fact, the University of Bristol looked interesting. I’d pored over its literature, even considered a course in art history. (Lots of pretty girls took that subject.)
"But I just couldn't picture myself spending years bent over a book. My Eton housemaster couldn't either. He'd told me straight-out: 'You’re not the university type, Harry.' Now Pa added his assent. It was no secret, he said gently, that I wasn’t the 'family scholar'."
© Photo: RexHarry's sister-in-law Kate studied Art History when she attended St Andrews University, graduating with a 2:1.
In fact, Prince William first enrolled on the same course, but he quickly switched to Geography, and he too graduated with a 2:1.
Harry has revealed he has no regrets about opting for the army instead of further education. In another part of his book, he penned: "I never once regretted my decision to skip university." He also mentioned that the press started rumours that he had regretted his choice, but they were untrue.
© Photo: Getty ImagesHarry's wife Meghan Markle has a bachelor's degree in Theatre and International Studies from Northwestern University School of Communication.
© Getty ImagesPrince George's new school
Prince George is about to follow in his father and uncle's footsteps and attend the prestigious Eton College. The all-boys boarding school is famed for producing politicians and other high-profile graduates.
George will be able to indulge in a range of academic and non-academic subjects such as Latin and politics, as well as a range of sports. In fact, the £65,000-a-year school is currently in the process of updating the sports facilities, and after the refurbishment there will be a brand-new golf simulator and rifle range.
