James, Earl of Wessex, the son of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is at a turning point in his life.
At 16, he is preparing to receive news that could mark a significant moment in his academic career.
He is currently at Balmoral, alongside high-ranking royals including King Charles and Queen Camilla.
What about James of Wessex’s studies
Expectation reigns in the atmosphere, because on August 22, the results of his GCSE exams (General Certificate of Secondary Education) will be known.
GCSEs are a set of exams that students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland take at the end of compulsory secondary education, usually at age 16.
These exams cover a variety of subjects and are crucial in determining students’ future educational and career options.
The Earl of Wessex, who ranks 15th in line to the throne, is surely feeling optimistic.
Although the subjects he has chosen for his GCSEs are not known, his school, the prestigious boys’ boarding school Radley College, located in Oxfordshire, has an impressive track record.
In 2023, most of its pupils achieved grades between 7 and 9, equivalent to A or A* in the old system.
However, the public is unlikely to know the Earl’s results, following royal protocol.
His sister, Lady Louise Windsor, graduated from GCSEs four years ago and is currently studying at the University of St Andrews, the same university where Prince William and Kate Middleton met.
The 20-year-old has majored in English, continuing her education after gaining her A-levels in English, history, politics, and drama.
The academic path of James, Earl of Wessex, is yet to be defined. His future, like that of any young man his age, depends largely on his GCSE results.
As he waits impatiently for August 22, royals and the public are watching with interest the next chapter in the life of this young member of the royal family.