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Rose Leslie is of Scottish nobility and holds the title  of "Rose Eleanor  Arbuthnot-Leslie". 

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Leslie is a descendant of Charles II of England, and was raised in a 15th-century castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Leslie was born and  raised in Scotland, but  spent a year of her  childhood in France.

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In addition to her acting  career, Leslie has also  worked as a shop assistant  at a London jewelry store.

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Leslie was an excellent  athlete in her youth and  competed in the National Championships for swimming.

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Leslie is a trained  ballet dancer and has incorporated her dance  skills into some roles. 

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Leslie has spoken out about her love for heavy metal music and is a fan of bands such as Iron Maiden and Metallica. 

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Leslie has a strong  interest in history and has described herself as a  "huge history buff". 

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Leslie was named one of Scotland's most eligible women by the country's leading newspaper, The Scotsman.

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Leslie and her  husband, Kit Harington,  have a pet tortoise  named Tommen.