10 Royals who are hands-on and work ordinary jobs

From the first years of life, we are used to seeing princes, princesses and monarchical individuals, in general, being portrayed under a certain stereotype: beautiful people, who wait for afternoon tea, and for a love that lasts for all eternity. In real life, however, these people are much more interesting – since they have real and very important assignments, whether related to the kingdom or not. Some even have “normal jobs” and get their hands dirty, proving that they also have more in common with us than we realize.

Today the awesome.club brought 12 members of the monarchy around the world who chose to work with common attributions and exude humility. Below you can check it out!

In addition to being the princess of not just one, but two countries: Greece and Denmark, Maria-Olympia is one of the great fashionistas of the monarchical world. Daughter of Prince Pavlos and Marie-Chantal, from Greece, and granddaughter of Constantine II of Greece and Anne-Marie of Denmark, the girl graduated in fashion, communication and marketing business from New York University and has worked for some of the biggest brands. in the world, such as Gucci, Dior and Louis Vuitton, establishing herself as an important model. From the images, since she was a child, Olympia already seemed to have the “hands on” for the thing, didn’t she?

Although he is part of one of the most famous monarchies in the world – the British -, Prince Harry does not dedicate his knowledge exclusively to royal affairs. The Duke of Sussex established himself as director of impact at a startup focused on issues related to mental health and training people, online, called BetterUp.

About the prince’s position and the company’s delegations, CEO, Alexi Robichaux said: “We are a mobile platform that connects individuals with individual coaching services, dedicated to leadership, sleep, nutrition and parenting (…) I was very impressed with your genuine and sincere desire to serve and make a positive impact in the world. He (Harry) has an incredible track record related to this mission of mental preparedness and has been one of the world’s leading names in mental health. We couldn’t have thought of anyone better.” What an incredible role is assigned to the son of Princess Diana of Wales, isn’t it?

If you believe that senior monarchs only fulfill royal offices, you may be wrong. The Danish Queen Margrethe II (in Portuguese, Margarita II) not only graduated in Political Science at the University of Aarhus, and in Archeology at the University of Cambridge and London School of Economics, some of the most prestigious institutions in the world, but also has experience in jobs ranging from the most unusual to the most creative.

After all, in addition to being hired by Netflix to act as a set designer and be responsible for the sets of an entire film production, the monarch has already acted as the designer responsible for creating the illustrations for the Danish editions of the renowned saga The Lord of the Rings. A fact that is, to say the least, impressive. Do not you think?

If you live in Brazil, chances are you’ve already met a prince while walking the streets and didn’t even know it! Gbolahan Ganiyu Olorunleke Anifowoshe, or simply Anny, belongs to a Nigerian line of succession, and has a high chance of becoming king one day. Despite his royal blood, he leads an “ordinary” life, and even though he has already lived in England, it was the Tupiniquin lands that won his heart.

Here, the monarch invests in a brand called “Ása Omoluabi”, which produces clothes with Nigerian and imported fabrics and is headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná. In 2018, he even participated in a homage from the city hall, planting trees representing five countries in the space known as “Horto das Nações”. How chic, isn’t it?

For many, belonging to the monarchy is synonymous with living with glamor and elegance. But what about when a monarch offers these attributes to the people? This is the case of Princess Miriam, from Hungary, who works as a jewelry designer and develops really sophisticated pieces. Although she acted, at the beginning of the century, as director of a Spanish company in the same segment, in the mid-2010s, the aristocrat founded her own brand, called MdeU. Furthermore, she graduated in history and geography from the Complutense University of Madrid.

If you don’t live in Brazil, but were in New York in the 1990s, it’s possible that you’ve also come across a monarch without knowing it. Prince Nicholas, of Greece and Denmark, graduated in International Relations from Brown University, located in the historic city of Providence, in the United States. However, it was in the “city that never sleeps” that he got a job in the production area at one of the most important North American broadcasters: Fox.

At the company, Nicolau kept it a secret for a year and a half, until his origins came to light through his professional colleagues. About the job, the prince said: “When I started working there, nobody knew, apart from the director, of course; I used a pseudonym. It was great, I was treated like anyone else. It was fascinating and absolutely fantastic. I learned a lot, it was one of my favorite jobs. The worst paid job I’ve ever had in my life, but very rewarding”, and added that the reason for adopting the false name was mainly the intention of learning the trade correctly and not receiving any preferential treatment, which in fact happened.

Speaking of TV stations: What about this Nigerian prince who became the first black person to create one in Europe? It turns out that, like Anifowoshe, Omilana is part of a Nigerian royal family, although she has been away from the monarchy for over 20 years — the country has many royal lines, and therefore, many princes.

His investment took place in the 1990s and was called “Inspiration TV”. In the 2020s, however, Kunle has turned his attention to a PhD in Computer Science and Information Systems and is also the CEO of a company called Wonderful Media.

Before Meghan Markle married Prince Harry, an actress had been part of the British Royal Family for 10 years. Sophie Winkleman is married to Lord Frederick Windsor, the 49th name in the line of succession to the British throne and son of Prince Michael, which makes him a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.

About the monarch experience, Winkleman has already stated: “I was incredibly welcomed, with open arms, by all of them and I never had any negative experience. Everyone always took care of me.” The curriculum has renowned productions, such as: Two and a Half Men and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Probably, with all her talent, she has already made many of us laugh and get emotional on the big screen.

Have you ever heard about Princess Caroline of Monaco? If so, chances are you’ve also heard that one of her unshakable talents is horse riding. Anyone who sees her daughter, therefore, realizes how much the two have in common: not only do they share beauty and friendliness, but also the indisputable ability to ride a horse.

Although she is an ambassador for the world-renowned “Chanel” brand, it was her aptitude that allowed Charlotte Casiraghi to mediate the opening of the brand’s fashion show, in early 2022, on her horse. By the way, horse riding is a sport that was part of the creative universe that inspired its founder, Coco Chanel — while the aristocrat is an assiduous competitor of the sport. Coincidence or overwhelming proof that animality can go hand in hand with refinement? At least, that would be the brand’s objective with the dynamics of the show in question, according to its second creative director.

Another monarch who followed in her mother’s footsteps was Zara Tindall, the first female child of Anne, Princess Royal — also the only female child of Queen Elizabeth II of England, and she shares a love of horseback riding. However, Zara does not restrict the practice of equestrianism to a hobby, she has also competed in horse riding competitions and even participated in the London Olympic Games. It is no wonder that she has already become European and world champion of the complete contest of the modality. What brilliance and talent the queen’s granddaughter has! Is not it?

If you were born in a royal cradle, what attributions would you like to have? Do you think you would choose a “regular job”? Tell us in the comments tab, we’d love to know!