The Palace has confirmed Prince George, eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is set to join the ranks of esteemed alumni at Eton College this September. Following in his father's footsteps, the young prince will attend the prestigious institution, where he will rub shoulders with students from across the globe.
Eton College, located in Eton, Berkshire, boasts a rich history and has educated numerous prime ministers, Nobel laureates, and members of the Royal Family. With fees reaching an impressive £49,995 per year for the 2023-2024 academic term, it's clear that Prince George will receive an elite education, renowned for its academic rigour and extensive extracurricular opportunities.
As a boarder at Eton, Prince George will be joining hundreds of students who board from across the UK. His younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, currently attend Lambrook School in Berkshire, but their future educational paths remain uncertain – for now, Prince George's decision sets the stage for the next generation of royals.
The choice to send Prince George to Eton demonstrates the Prince and Princess of Wales' commitment to preserving royal traditions while also allowing their children to experience a more conventional British education. With Adelaide Cottage in Windsor just a short distance from Eton, regular contact and visits will be possible, blurring the lines between boarding school life and family time.