Ever wondered what the royal members could be doing if they weren’t royal anymore? With the coronation of King Charles III coming up, let’s have a little bit of fun!
You might imagine that the royal family spend their days having the most glamorous afternoon teas and sitting around doing nothing. In fact, they’ve acquired some impressive transferable skills that could make them a potential threat to your job, should they choose to leave behind their palaces and tiaras. Of course, with their massive family fortune and their aristocratic heritage, it’s highly unlikely that any royal family members would become commoners working a 9-to-5 job, even if the monarchy were to be abolished. That said, you never know. In this blog, you’ll find 7 commoner jobs the royal family would ace.
Life after the royal exits
Let’s look at the modern-day royals who called it quits. First, closer to home, Prince Harry. After Megxit, the Duke of Sussex has been author, podcast host, Chief impact officer, founder, and Netflix documentary star. His net worth is $60 million. That said, stepping down from royal duties doesn’t always lead to lucrative opportunities. When Japan’s former Princess Mako denounced her royal title for love in 2021, she and her husband moved to New York and she took up the job as an intern at the Met. And yes – the internship was unpaid.
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7 commoner jobs the royal family would ace
Executive Assistant
Average salary: £35,527
Job openings: 2,689
Royals are not just born into a life of luxury and privilege. All the current royal members have been trained from a young age to serve and support the monarch, and this means helping represent King Charles and fulfill royal duties if he is occupied with other engagements. According to Insider, the Royal family has about 2,000 engagements, entertains 70,000 guests and answers 100,000 letters every year.
Their years of experience have prepared them to become great executive assistants. They embody the qualities of a highly successful executive assistant, such as being loyal and trustworthy, remaining calm and collected under a high-pressure environment, and acting as an ambassador of the executive. The only thing the royals might need to work on is how to execute simple day-to-day administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and managing projects.
Lobbyist
Average salary: £60,748
Job openings: 450
Royal members are essentially diplomats so a career in politics could be an option. They wield soft power to influence key stakeholders in the country, and they work with people from other cultures with different values, political beliefs and religions.
They also excel at using the media to manipulate public opinions and tackling crises swiftly, while maintaining a professional and calm demeanour at all times. Before Kate became the Princess of Wales, she was often referred to as “Waity Katie” by tabloids, and was the target of serious negative press. Somehow after the royal wedding, the paparazzi simply just stopped, and now Kate is considered as one of the most popular living royals. This shifting of the public narrative is an example of what makes the royals potentially great lobbyists to politicians nowadays who often get embroiled in political scandals.
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Stylist
Average salary: £31,679
Job openings: 455
Many female members of the British Royal Family are fashion style icons and trendsetters. Think about Princess Diana’s “revenge dress”, Queen Elizabeth’s essential nail polish shade “Ballet Slippers”, and the sell-out effect of Kate Middleton.
They know how to make an entrance and create headline-making looks. Most importantly, they know how to send subtle messages through their choice of clothing and accessories. A successful fashion stylist is not only good at creating visually-appealing looks but also finding outfits that are appropriate for various occasions.
While many micro-fashion trends come and go, some styles are timeless. Classy and stealth fashion, otherwise known as the “quiet luxury” trend, almost never goes out of style. Royal fashion is basically the epitome of subtle luxury, making the members qualified to become stylists for celebrities who embrace a clean and classic style or alternatively aspiring social climbers like Anna Sorokin.
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Curator
Average salary: £35,900
Job openings: 2,741
Imagine growing up around authentic masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrandts, and Vermeer. Well, that’s basically the life of most British royal members. From a young age, they have been exposed to some of the world’s greatest works of art and have acquired a deep appreciation for culture. There are over 7,000 paintings spread across the Royal residence and palaces, and the Royal Collection itself comprises over a million artefacts, including works by Mantegna, Rubens, Rembrandt – not mentioning the Windsor family has its own private art collection.
The royals’ background and profound knowledge of arts, history and conservation would make them excellent curators. Meanwhile, their extensive professional network and royal titles would give them an edge when securing all the artefacts they wanted for an exhibition. That said, they might need to learn about marketing strategies and how to collaborate with other departments.
Language tutor
Average salary: £33,561
Job openings: 82,045
The British royals are reportedly fluent in almost seven foreign languages, including French, German, Welsh, Spanish, Gaelic, Russian, and Swahili. Do you remember one of Charles’ most iconic moments as Prince of Wales when he gave his investiture speech in both Welsh and English? Welsh teachers could earn up to £200 per day. They can teach non-English speakers English, or alternatively, they can also help English-speaking learners speak better foreign languages.
Charity campaign manager
Average salary: £33,942
Job openings: 7,641
One of the key daily royal duties is to support charities. The late Queen Elizabeth II was a patron of 600 charities across the UK and the Commonwealth during her reign. Members of the royal family also have a long history of involvement in charitable causes and organisations, and Prince William and Prince Harry even founded their own charities in 2009. The royals’ involvement in charity work has given them a unique set of interpersonal skills and experience that would make them perfect as charity campaign managers. Additionally, their royal status provides them with a high profile and level of influence that can be leveraged to raise awareness and draw attention to important social issues.
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Estate agent
Average salary: £35,819
Job openings: 3,518
While the primary role of an estate agent is to help clients buy and sell properties, there are numerous attributes royal members have that will make them exceptional estate agents. First, their sense of class and elegance would be invaluable in marketing and presenting high-end properties. They understand the importance of creating a sense of luxury and sophistication, and they have a keen eye for design and aesthetics. When staging houses for sale, they would know how to create the right atmosphere and ambience to increase the value of the home. Their experience working with different cultural backgrounds would also come in handy when working with clients from diverse backgrounds and helping them find properties that fit their unique needs.
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