Several royal women are known for their high intelligence, having successful professional careers before giving it all up and devoting themselves fully to their roles as members of various European monarchies.

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Speech therapists, journalists, publicists, historians and even economists are some of the professions they have been involved in.

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Royal women stand out not only for their role in every protocol event, but also for their past professional achievements and the positions they held before coming to the monarchy, according to the Daily Mail.

Kate Middleton

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, managed to get two A’s and one A, which got her into the University of St. Andrews, where she studied art history, graduating in 2005 with an average of 2:1.

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This score is second in the UK Student Ranking System, allowing you to access postgraduate programs and even apply for certain jobs that require this score for the position.

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Before marrying Prince William, Kate tried to break into the fashion industry by launching her own children’s clothing line. However, due to a lack of financial resources, he was unable to achieve it, the British newspaper reveals.

He then worked in the purchasing department of British brand Jigsaw before deciding to focus on his true passion: photography. In fact, Kate worked in catalog production for Party Pieces, her parents’ company, which allowed her to explore and hone her skills as a photographer.

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Sofia, Duchess of Edinburgh

On the list published by the British media, the Duchess of Edinburgh Sofia stands out, who has extensive experience in the field of public relations. He worked for major corporations before founding his own agency, RJH Public Relations.

However, after being involved in various controversies, in 2002 the duchess decided to step down from her career and fully devote herself to her royal duties.

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Princess Beatrice

Beatrice, Prince Andrew’s eldest daughter, achieved a 2:1 in her history degree at Goldsmiths College, London in 2011.

In addition, he gained experience in various fields throughout his career, eventually working at Sony Pictures as an international production analyst, reports the Daily Mail.

After working with her mother Sarah Ferguson in a charity organization, Beatriz decided to co-found Big Change, an organization whose goal is to help young people in vulnerable situations and encourage their positive contribution to society.

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Princess Eugenie

Princess Beatrice’s sister, Eugenie, excelled in her studies, graduating with a good GPA from Newcastle University in 2012, with a BA in English and Art History.

Today, his professional career is focused on the world of art, and he leaves his mark in prestigious galleries such as Hauser & Wirth in London.

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Queen Maxima

Máxima Zorreguieta, consort of the Queen of the Netherlands, is known for her extraordinary professional career. She is a graduate economist with experience in the field of electronic stock exchanges and foreign exchange trading.

She also held important management positions, such as Vice President of Institutional Sales for Latin America at one of the largest banking companies in the world, HSBC in New York.

Along with his professional career, his multilingual skills deserve a special mention; He speaks Spanish – his mother tongue -, English, Dutch and French (the latter, conversationally).

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Princess Mary of Denmark

Mary Donaldson is another royal known for her intelligence, she took a combined degree in commerce and law and successfully graduated.

She started her professional career as an account executive for various companies, but her excellent career led her to the position of director of the international agency Young and Rubicam in 1999.

In 2002, Mary decided to settle permanently in Denmark, starting a new adventure as a project consultant for Microsoft Business Solutions.

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Queen Mathilde of Belgium

Queen Mathilde is known for her extraordinary intelligence. His academic success was outstanding, earning high honors in speech therapy and earning a master’s degree in psychology.

She continued her academic training even after marrying Prince Felipe, heir to the throne of Belgium, graduating with honors in 2002.

Because of these skills, she was named honorary president of UNICEF in Belgium. Furthermore, Mathilde is fluent in French, Dutch, English and Italian, and she also knows Spanish well.

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Queen Letizia

Queen Letizia is one of the few Spanish royals to have a university degree. Wife of King Felipe VI. she graduated with a degree in journalism and a master’s degree in audiovisual journalism.

Letizia has had an outstanding professional career in the media in Spain, working as a reporter for various media outlets, including the EFE news agency.

In addition, she played the role of a news anchor until the announcement of her engagement to the then Prince Philip.

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Meghan Markle

Research by Oxford Royale has shown that the Duchess of Sussex is one of the smartest members of the Windsor family. Meghan graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with a BA in Theater and International Relations in 2003.

The Duchess had a varied career before marrying Prince Harry. He worked at the Argentine Embassy as an intern while studying at the university. She also worked as an actress and model, participating in television and film work, where her work is particularly prominent.

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Likewise, she stood out for her social involvement, working in charitable organizations and as a global ambassador for World Vision Canada. In addition, he had his own lifestyle blog called “The Tig”, where he shared advice. (AND)