Prince George Reveals What He Wants to Do When He Grows Up
When I was young, I wanted to be a circus contortionist when I grew up. My life clearly didn’t work out that way, but I still have fond memories of practicing “circus” with my friends. Kids are known for having big, sometimes funny, aspirations, and Prince George, the son of British royals Prince William and Kate Middleton, is no exception.During a recent outing with his mother, the 11-year-old reportedly declared what he wanted his career to be someday. Of course, his destined job is king of the British Empire, but that is not what the prince told his mother!Read on to find out what George wants to be when he grows upand if he could even have a “normal” job if he wanted one.GetReader’s DigestsRead Up newsletter for more royals, humor, cleaning, travel, tech and fun facts all week long.What does Prince George want to be when he grows up?A pizza chef! Earlier this week, George and his mother, Princess Kate, paid a visit to Norfolk’s Wiveton Hall Caf to get a slice of pizza, reportedly one of his favorite foods. (Honestly, what kid doesn’t love pizza?) Owner Desmond MacCarthy recounted the visit to the Daily Mail, saying that when George saw the wood-fired pizza oven in the cafe, he reportedly exclaimed, “That’s what I want to do when I grow up!”What are the chances that this will happen?As second in line for the throne, the likelihood of this being his career is basically zero, but what about making a few pies after school or during summer break?“Most teenage royals do not work traditional after-school or summer jobs,” says Kristen Meinzer, an expert on the royal family. “If royals work teenage jobs, it’s on behalf of the crown or on behalf of the military. And then, the job is usually part of a longer career trajectory, not a summer job or after-school job.”Even if he were able to work in food or hospitality, per his wish, Meinzer says it would be a logistical nightmare, requiring him to be heavily guarded and away from the public eye for his own safety.Are members of the royal family allowed to work?In short, yes, they do work. But what they are allowed to do varies based on how close to the throne they are. The highest royals, including George’s parents, work representing the royal family through various public engagements, jokingly referred to as working for the Firm. And George will follow in their footsteps. Royals a few steps removed from the throne, however, have held a wide variety of relatively “normal” jobs.But these norms are changing, according to Robert Hardman, a British journalist and the author of at least 10 books about the royals. As he explains in The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Making of the Modern Monarchy, Prince William is trying to give his children a different life than he and his brother, Harry, had. William himself was allowed greater freedom than previous generations of royals; he was able to choose his university education, his work with the armed forces and when to take on his regular royal duties working for the Firm.Hardman writes: “He is determined that Prince George should have a similar if not greater involvement in the way he develops his own royal role. There is no expectation that any royal duties are going to kick in until George is well into his twenties.”Do any of the royals work regular jobs?Yes. Royals not directly in line for the throne have far more leeway when it comes to jobs, Meinzer says. Whether they have to work or simply want to work may depend on their personal circumstances, but either way, they are generally free to pursue their own interests if they are not working members of the Firm. Here are a few notable examples:Prince Edward, the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II, worked for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Theatre Company before starting his own company, Ardent Productions. He also worked in television production.Prince Andrew’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, work regular jobs. Beatrice is vice president of strategic partnerships at Afiniti, a technology firm. Prior to that, she worked at venture capital firm Sandbridge. Princess Eugenie is the director at Hauser & Wirth, an art gallery in Mayfair, London. Prior to that, she worked at an online auction firm.Peter Phillips, Queen Elizabeth’s eldest grandson, has worked as a corporate hospitality manager with Jaguar, a sponsorship accounts manager with Williams F1 racing team and a manager with the Royal Bank of Scotland.Lady Gabriella, the daughter of one of Queen Elizabeth’s cousins, works as a writer for the Sunday Telegraph, the Evening Standard, Country Life and other outlets.Several other members of the royal family work in the arts, fashion and finance, or as brand ambassadors.Will George ever get to make pizza?The good news is that the Princess of Wales has repeatedly shared with the press her children’s love for making pizza at home. For instance, while helping to make food for the Commonwealth Big Lunch in 2018, Kate reportedly said that pizza was their family’s favorite meal. “I’ve done that with George and Charlottemaking pizza dough,” she said, according to Tatler. “They love it because they can get their hands messy.”So at least the prince will be able to use his pizza-making skills at home!About the expertKristen Meinzer is an expert on the royal family who appears on many TV shows and in print publications discussing them. She’s also a culture critic who’s written two books and hosted several podcasts.Why trust usAtReaders Digest,werecommitted to producing high-quality content by writers withexpertiseand experience in their field in consultation with relevant, qualified experts. We rely on reputable primary sources, including government and professional organizations and academic institutions as well as our writers personal experiences where appropriate. We verify all facts and data, back them with credible sourcing and revisit them over time to ensure theyremainaccurateand up to date. Read more about ourteam, ourcontributorsand oureditorial policies.Sources:Kristen Meinzer, expert on the royal family; interview, Oct. 16, 2024The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Making of the Modern Monarchy by Robert HardmanDaily Mail: “Prince George says he wants to become a chef before becoming Kingas he will not be expected to serve in the Armed Forces”Tatler: “Out of the palace and into the kitchen: Prince George’s career ambitions are revealedand it’s not what you’d expect of the young royal”The Title Princess Charlotte Might GetHow Much the Crown Jewels Are WorthThe Royal Record Prince Louis Broke The post Prince George Reveals What He Wants to Do When He Grows Up appeared first on Reader's Digest.
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