Why Prince George's New School Choice Is Turning Heads
Prince George is set to attend Eton College in the fall, following in his dad Prince William’s footsteps.
“Kensington Palace can confirm that Prince George will attend Eton College from this September,” a spokesperson told Page Six on Tuesday.
William attended the prestigious school from 1995 to 2000, while Prince Harry enrolled in 1998 and graduated in 2003.
Eton College is an all-boys boarding school in Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1440 and is the largest boarding school in England.
Other notable alumni include 20 British Prime Ministers, such as David Cameron and Boris Johnson
George — who will turn 13 next month — had been attending Lambrook School in Ascot with his two younger siblings, Princess Charlotte, 12, and Prince Louis, 8.
Before that, George and Charlotte went to Thomas’s Battersea in London.
William, 44, is next in line for the English throne after his father, King Charles III, was coronated on May 6, 2023.
William’s time at Eton College prepared him to take on the line of succession through a balance of regal duties, as well as social activities.
While attending the school, the Prince of Wales joined the exclusive student society known as Pop. He was also the captain of his football team, which helped him develop early leadership skills.
Like his father, George is in direct line to succeed the British throne.
Though William was always aware of his role in the monarchy, he and his wife, Kate Middleton, allegedly “delayed” telling their eldest son that he would one day be the King of England to protect his childhood.
“[George] really has had a period of a normal childhood,” royal biographer Robert Lacey told People last year.
“It shows special care and thoughtfulness,” Lacey said, adding, “It also tells us something about how William felt about the weight of the crown.”
Sources have claimed that William may push off bestowing George with the Prince of Wales title if he doesn’t complete finishing school before he becomes the next heir.
“They would want him to focus on having freedom before giving him any royal titles,” a palace source told the magazine.
“William takes his role as father of the future King as seriously as he takes his role as future King. That’s key,” another royal expert told the outlet.
“His overarching priority is making sure they enjoy it rather than fear it.”
As for Middleton, she attended co-ed boarding school Marlborough College from 1996 to 2000 before enrolling at the University of St. Andrews, where she met her future husband.
Although William and Middleton agree in raising their kids in a more modern way than previous royals, sending George to Eton College is the more traditional route.
The parents strayed from the royal tradition by previously sending George to a co-ed day school, but are now sending him to the boys-only boarding school.