Royal Ascot

As hundreds of thousands of students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland receive their GCSE results today, many may find comfort in knowing that even the Royal Family is not exempt from the pressures of academic exams. Though they may be destined for a life of public service, members of the Royal Family have faced the same anxieties and challenges as other students when it comes to their education. This year's GCSE results mark a significant moment as grading returns to pre-pandemic levels after several years of adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the proportion of entries awarded top grades falling for the third year in a row. As the final division of the COVID generation receives their results, the experience of awaiting exam outcomes resonates across all walks of life - even within the walls of Buckingham Palace. While today's Royals may sit GCSEs and A-levels, many senior members of the Firm took O-Levels, the predecessor to GCSEs, during their school years. Nevertheless, some of their results might come as a surprise. From Queen Camilla to King Charles to the Duchess of York, just how well did the Royals perform in their own school examinations? Read on to find out....read