Before studying at the University of St Andrews, The Duchess undertook a number of work-experience and gap year jobs, particularly working as crew on Round the World Challenge boats on the Solent for a period of a few months.

Since completing her degree in History of Art, Her Royal Highness worked for Party Pieces, a company owned and run by her parents. Alongside her work for the family business, The Duchess worked in London as a part-time buyer for the clothing company Jigsaw Junior.

In 2008, Her Royal Highness launched First Birthdays, a junior brand to Party Pieces. Her role within the family business included catalogue design and production, marketing and photography.

The Duchess's work within the Royal Family initially will be to support her husband with his long-standing Patronages and other official duties, and, like any member of the Royal Family, to support The Queen at home and abroad. Already The Duchess has undertaken a number of engagements with her husband, and the couple visited Canada on behalf of The Queen in July.