Introduction
• It can be hard to tell what the royal family's official duties are.
• Generally, every royal supports charities, appears at events, and occasionally travels the globe to strengthen diplomatic relationships.
• But some royals also have day jobs, and others have long military careers.
The royals don't need to worry about money, since they're supported by both taxpayers and a massive family fortune. So if they don't have to work, what are they doing day in and day out? This guide breaks down their general duties.
Let's start with the head of the royal family: Queen Elizabeth II.
The Queen's calendar is filled with various activities known by the catch-all term "engagements."
Engagements include hosting heads of state, taking diplomatic trips, throwing parties at palaces, opening new sessions of Parliament, presenting citizens with awards, and a whole bunch more.
The Telegraph reported that the Queen carried out 341 engagements in 2015 — more than Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate combined. Pretty impressive for a 90-year-old woman.