Royals who work real jobs (10) Jessica Meisels With the news that Princess-in-waiting Kate Middleton gave up her job in her parent’s business in December 2010 to prepare for formal royal training for her upcoming wedding in April 2011, we couldn’t help but wonder-aside from royal duties, which members of the imperial family also hold real jobs? Prince Harry Prince William’s younger brother was commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Blues and Royals of the Household Cavalry Regiment and completed training as a tank commander. He also served for 77 days on the front line in the Afghan War. He has since expressed interest in flying Apache attack helicopters if he is successful in passing the Apache training course. Prince William The second in line to throne was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Blues and Royals regiment of the Household Cavalry and earned his wings by completing pilot training at Royal Air Force College Cranwell two years later. He later transferred to the Royal Air Force, was promoted to flight lieutenant and underwent helicopter flying training with the aim of becoming a full time pilot with the Search and Rescue Force. He currently works at RAF Valley on No. 22 Squadron performing co-pilot duties on the Sea King search and rescue helicopter. Prince Andrew Prince Charles’ brother currently holds the earned rank of Commander in the Royal Navy. He served as an active duty helicopter pilot and later instructor in helicopter flight. He currently serves as the United Kingdom's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. Lord Linley, The son of Princess Margaret and thereby the Queen's nephew was a furniture designer and is now chairman of Christie's UK. his sister, Lady Sarah Chatto The Queen’s niece works as a professional artist as well as being vice-president of the Royal Ballet. Peter Phillips Princess Anne’s son (Queen Elizabeth II’s grandson) holds no royal title and currently works for the Royal Bank of Scotland. Princess Stephanie of Monaco A favorite in the press for her controversial lifestyle, Princess Stéphanie has been a singer, swimwear designer, and fashion model.
Princess Grace Kelly Although the movie star gave up much of her film work after her wedding to Prince rainier of Monaco in 1956, she was offered many scripts which were reportedly dismissed by her husband. However, in 1977 the princess returned to the arts in a series of poetry readings on stage and narrating The Children of Theater Street, and also narrated ABC's made-for-television film The Poppy Is Also a Flower in 1966. Zara Phillips Princess Anne’s daughter, (and thereby the Queen’s grand-daughter), Phillips is the former equestrian World Champion. She later obtained a degree as a physiotherapist specializing in Equine Physiotherapy. Princess Sayako The former Japanese princess (who abdicated to marry a commoner) graduated from the Gakushuin University, in 1992. She then became a research associate at the Yamashina Institute for Ornithology, where she specialized in the study of kingfishers and became a researcher with the organization in 1998. She has also contributed articles about birds to various academic works.