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Arthur Chateau, Great-Nephew of Late Queen, Set to Make Royal Family History

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Arthur Chateau, Great-Nephew of Late Queen, Set to Make Royal Family History

Arthur Chateau, one of the grandsons of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, is making waves as he gears up to become the first royal marine and potentially receive a noble title.

Unlike his more well-known counterparts, Arthur leads a relatively low-profile life, only making appearances at significant public events like royal weddings, funerals, and thanksgiving services.

Despite being the great-nephew of the late queen, Arthur has managed to stay out of the spotlight, focusing instead on excelling in various physical and philanthropic endeavors.

His recent appearances at national events commemorating the Platinum Jubilee and the late queen's funeral, dressed in his royal marine's uniform, have garnered attention and admiration.

The path to joining the prestigious royal marines is not without its challenges.

In 2020, faced criticism from a top general for allegedly neglecting his military duties after stepping back from his roles in March.

Consequently, the duke was stripped of his military titles, prompting the late queen to seek a replacement within the royal family.

Following and Duchess Meghan's decision to step back from royal duties in February 2021, Arthur emerged as a frontrunner for the coveted role in the royal marines.

The late queen closely monitored his progress, with plans to bestow upon him a new title once he successfully completes the rigorous training required for the position.

Arthur's decision to join the royal marines last year follows in the footsteps of his mother's cousin, , who embarked on the same journey in 1986 but left the course after just four months.

Upon completing the demanding commando training, Arthur will make history as the first royal family member to officially join the ranks of the royal marines.

Notably, Arthur's pursuit of a military career adds to the royal family's longstanding tradition of serving in the armed forces.

From 's service in the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and British Army to Prince Harry's active duty in Afghanistan, the royals have a rich history of military involvement.

Even the late queen herself contributed to this legacy, serving as a mechanic during World War II and being a part of the Auxiliary Territorial Service.

With such a strong military background within the family, Arthur's decision to join the royal marines further solidifies this tradition.

Arthur's diverse educational background, including stints at Westminster Cathedral Choir School, Eton College, and the University of Edinburgh, has equipped him well for his upcoming role.

Known for his physical prowess, Arthur previously shared with his Instagram followers about breaking two world records during a challenging rowing expedition.

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