Prince George will attend Eton College from September, Kensington Palace has confirmed, ending months of speculation over where the young royal would continue his education.
The eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales is set to join the prestigious Berkshire boarding school shortly after celebrating his 13th birthday next month. The decision means George will follow in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, who studied at Eton in the 1990s.
The announcement marks a significant milestone in the life of the second-in-line to the British throne. As Prince George grows older, his education is increasingly being viewed through the lens of his future role within the monarchy.
A royal tradition continues
Eton College, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, is one of the United Kingdom’s most renowned schools. Over the centuries, it has educated generations of politicians, aristocrats, and public figures, including 20 British prime ministers.
Prince Harry, George’s uncle, also attended the all-boys institution, as did several other members of the wider royal family.
The choice of Eton had been widely anticipated, though reports had also suggested that Marlborough College, attended by Catherine, Princess of Wales, was under consideration.
Located near Windsor, Eton charges annual fees of approximately £63,000. Students live in boarding houses supervised by residential staff, with each pupil typically having a private room.
Education experts say the school combines centuries-old traditions with a modern academic outlook. The move will also see George transition into boarding life for the first time after attending Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Debate over the choice
The decision has sparked discussion online, with some questioning whether the future king should have attended a state school instead.
Others argued that Prince George’s unique position and high-profile status require a level of security and privacy that would be difficult for most schools to provide.
The young royal was most recently seen with his family during Trooping the Colour celebrations in London. In recent years, he has gradually taken on a more visible public role, including accompanying Prince William on charitable engagements.
While his future responsibilities may be unlike those of any other teenager, Prince George’s next chapter will begin much like thousands of others across Britain this autumn — by starting a new school and navigating life away from home.
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