James Wessex is determined to forge his own path rather than follow the royal route like his cousins ​​Prince William and Prince Harry.

Prince Edward and Sophia’s 16-year-old son will take his GCSE exams for the first time in what could be a break from tradition in his career, according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond.

bond told OK!Magazine Edward and Sophie “tried very hard to have James grow up as normally as possible – given his ancestry”, adding that “overall they have succeeded”.

When it comes to choosing a career path, Bond explained that James would likely “follow his ambitions and not necessarily go the traditional route of royal service.”

“He might try to go to college and then chart a career path. He could draw on the experience of his cousins ​​Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall who have carved their own paths,” Bond continued.

“James is unlikely to use his Royal Highness, nor will he inherit the title of Duke of Edinburgh. It all guarantees him a sense of freedom that the ‘bells are ringing’ royal family makes very difficult for him.”