Many were only educated in Arts and Crafts that were considered 'suitable' for a lady of high birth, like embroidery and music. They also learned how to read and write and they got some instruction about their country, its history and its institutions.
After that, much depended on the girl's intelligence and will to learn and on whether the parents decided to give her the opportunity to learn more. There were several cases of intelligent princesses (like Anne and Elisabeth of England) who spoke several languages and were well-read.
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