Careers in fine art get the royal stamp of approval

In the 1960s, hairdressers and photographers occupied the high-profile job slots presently taken by, among others, celebrity chefs.

But auctioneers could yet be entering that bracket, with reports in the British press that Prince William is leaning towards a career in selling fine art.

If so, he is fortunate in having David Linley as a first cousin once removed.

Recently appointed to the board of Christie's, Viscount Linley is famous for being the ...