Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Long before Meghan Markle entered the picture, there was another performer in the royal family: Prince Charles. During his time at Cambridge University, the Prince of Wales was involved in the Dryden Society, Trinity College's drama group, and he was known to appear in sketches and revues, even writing some of his own material. Read on for photos of Charles during his university days, including a few snapshots of his time in the Dryden Society, a period of time which biographer Sally Bedell Smith calls, "his zenith at Cambridge."
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Prince Charles poses for a photo in his academic robes as he begins his first term as a student at Trinity College at Cambridge University in October of 1967.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Prince Charles was the first heir to the throne to receive a university education; he chose to study history.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
He would go on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in June of 1970, and later on a Master of Arts degree in 1975.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
In this group photo, Prince Charles is seen in the center of the third row from the back.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Prince Charles makes a snack for himself in the dorm.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Charles sits on a bench with Dr. Denis Marrian at Trinity College, no doubt discussing his studies.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
While at Cambridge, the Prince of Wales was involved in the theater community and was a member of Trinity College's drama group, the Dryden Society.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Here is Charles cheesing pretty hard with his castmates while they rehearse for a revue.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Another scene of Prince Charles rehearsing.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Here he is really embracing the role.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
For some reason, Prince Charles appears to be standing in a trash can, Oscar the Grouch-style, while rehearsing his part in a sketch called "Scoop" for the Trinity College Dryden Society revue.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Not sure exactly what is happening here.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Or here either!
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
This photo shows Prince Charles performing a skit as a weather forecaster. The Queen and Princess Anne were both in the audience to see him perform the role, which he had written himself.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
In addition to participating in revues, Prince Charles also played the cello while at Cambridge. Here he is in his room, practicing.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
A portrait of Prince Charles as a student.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
Relatively speaking, the Prince of Wales had a somewhat normal university experience. Here he is walking in Cambridge.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
He was also known to ride his bicycle around town.
Vintage Photos of Prince Charles at Cambridge Prove Meghan Markle Isn't the Only Actor in the Royal Family
And here, he was photographed while stopping at a street market.
You're going to want to see these pictures of the Prince of Wales performing at university.