Royals before marrying into royalty

Catherine, Princess of Wales - Kate graduated from the University of St Andrews in 2005. She later held jobs in retail and marketing before becoming engaged to Prince William in November 2010.

Princess Diana (1961-1997) - Before her engagement to the then-Prince Charles, Lady Di worked as a teacher's assistant at a kindergarten in London.

Grace Princess Grace of Monaco (1929-1982) - Before becoming a royal, the Hollywood star appeared in a number of films, such as 'Mogambo' (1953), 'The Country Girl' (1954).

Queen Letizia of Spain - Before marrying into royalty, Queen Letizia of Spain worked as a journalist and news anchor in Madrid.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex - Before marrying Prince Harry, Meghan Markle graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater and international studies from Illinois' Northwestern University.

Sarah, Duchess of York - Married to Prince Andrew from 1986 to 1996, Sarah Ferguson worked in public relations and publishing before joining the royal family.

Queen Silvia of Sweden - The German-Brazilian queen met the king of Sweden while working as an educational host during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Queen Rania of Jordan - Prior to becoming queen in 1999, the future royal worked in marketing at Apple Inc. in Amman.

Princess Charlene of Monaco - Before marrying Prince Albert II of Monaco, Charlene was a professional swimmer who represented her native South Africa.

Prince Daniel of Sweden - The future King of Sweden met Crown Princess Victoria while working as her personal trainer in 2001. The couple married in 2010.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex - Before marrying Prince Edward in 1999, Sophie had a successful career in public relations at London's Capital Radio.

Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark - Born and raised in Australia, the future queen has a degree in commerce and law from the University of Tasmania.