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James, Earl of Wessex announced he would attend the Royal Agricultural University after passing his A-Levels this week
GB News' Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker has analysed a surge in Google searches after James, Earl of Wessex revealed his next stop in education, examined the Duchess of Edinburgh's summer skiing skills, and detailed King Charles' heartwarming response to the devastating earthquake in Colombia.
Buckingham Palace announcement causes surge in interest for one university
Web searches for the Royal Agricultural University, where the King's nephew will soon begin studies, soared by 5,000 per cent in four hours, according to Google Trends.
On Thursday, Buckingham Palace announced James, Earl of Wessex, had obtained the required A-Level results to begin studying Rural Land & Property Management at the university, without taking a gap year first.
Since the announcement, web searches skyrocketed for the Royal Agricultural University, where the 17th in line to the throne will be studying.
James, who is the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's son, studied his A-Levels at Radley College in Oxfordshire and is thought to have boarded.
According to the university's website, the Rural Land & Property Management undergrad teaches "...the fundamentals of rural professional practice as well as planning and development, law, valuation, building construction and management".
Students "develop an essential understanding of sustainability and wider business management to enable you to provide effective advice about farm, estate and other rural businesses while gaining an overall understanding of the multi-functionality of rural practice."
The Earl of Wessex is the youngest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and is 18 years old.
His sister, Lady Louise Windsor, graduated from the University of St Andrews earlier this summer with a degree in English and International Relations.
The Prince and Princess of Wales also studied in the coastal Scottish town.
Lady Louis is taking a gap year before looking at career options; she is not expected to become a working royal, like her parents.
Duchess of Edinburgh shows off her skiing skills... in the summer!
Days before her son received his desired A-Level results, the Duchess of Edinburgh skied through the snow - in the middle of the summer!
Sophie visited the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, which has an indoor artificial snow slope, to mark the start of her new royal patronage.
Her Royal Highness has been named royal patron of the Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team (AFPST).
The charity supports wounded, injured, and sick serving personnel and veterans through adaptive skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic disciplines, helping them rebuild resilience and confidence.
It also helps create pathways into coaching, and builds a supportive community.
The duchess watched athletes train and showed off her own skiing skills as she sped down the slope.
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Elizabeth Winfield, AFPST’s chief operations officer, said: "The Duchess’ patronage marks a defining moment in AFPST’s journey."
"It strengthens our ability to grow, to reach more veterans and to deliver the life-changing programmes that sit at the heart of our charity."
"Having Her Royal Highness meet our athletes first-hand brings powerful visibility to their resilience and achievements and reinforces why projects like Vidda are so vital."
King Charles' poignant message following devastating earthquake
Following the devastating earthquake that has killed at least 181 people in Colombia this week, the King has said he and the Queen were "dreadfully saddened".
The social media message, posted by Buckingham Palace officials, was addressed to President Abelardo de la Espriella of Colombia.
The South American country faces a huge cleanup cost, while supporting 2,595 injured people.
Many more are still missing, and more than a thousand homes have been destroyed.
The King, who is thought to be in Scotland for his summer break, wrote: "To the people of Colombia, my wife and I were so dreadfully saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake that has struck your country, and the tragic loss of life and suffering it has caused.
"At this most difficult of times, our special thoughts are with the bereaved and injured, those awaiting news of family and friends and the emergency responders working tirelessly to support those in need.
"We greatly admire the resilience and strength of the Colombian people, and we send our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences during this most challenging and distressing period.
