James, Earl of Wessex, is set for a deciding day on his future next week as his A-level results day looms. However, it's unlikely it will take the whole day, so James will have plenty of time to celebrate with both school friends and family. What will James, Earl of Wessex do next? Some royals, such as Prince William and European royals, tend to take a gap year before completing the next steps of their education. James, Earl of Wessex's most recent public appearancesJames was most recently seen at Royal Ascot, making a surprise debut as he filled in for his father, Prince Edward, in June.