Meghan Markle has just
been crowned the “most intelligent member of the British royal family,”
according to a new study released by Oxford Royale.
The education company looked
at the academic backgrounds of each family member, using quantifiable factors
like high school performances and where they attended college. The latter was
rated using the QS World University Rankings, which grades colleges
based on their academic reputation and faculty-to-student ratio.
Markle moved to the head of
the class thanks to her diploma from Northwestern University in Evanston,
Illinois, which is placed at number 30 on a list of 1,300 institutions in the
latest QS World Rankings. She graduated in 2003 with double degrees in theater
and international relations.
“Life as a royal isn’t always
an easy job and involves a lot of dealing with extensive scrutiny and life in
the public spotlight, and Meghan Markle’s academic strengths have equipped her
perfectly for this role,” an Oxford Royale spokesperson told Daily Express.
“While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex may have resigned from their
roles as working royals, they have captured the interest and attention of the
world, and Meghan’s desire to use her platform to raise awareness over serious
world issues reflects her intelligence, analytical mind and educational
pedigree”.
