Royal Future Secured: Kensington Palace Confirms Prince George to Attend Eton College This September 🎓
The intense, months-long speculation surrounding the future education of the second-in-line to the British throne has officially drawn to a close. Kensington Palace has formally confirmed that Prince George will enroll at the prestigious Eton College this coming September.
The 12-year-old royal is currently completing his final summer term at Lambrook School in Berkshire, where he has been a boarding pupil alongside his younger siblings.
Following in the Footsteps of Prince William and Prince Harry 🏰
A spokesperson for the palace delivered the brief, highly anticipated announcement: “Kensington Palace can confirm that Prince George will attend Eton College in September.”
The significant milestone means George, who celebrates his 13th birthday this July, will tread the exact same academic path as his father, Prince William. His uncle, Prince Harry, is also an alumnus of the historic institution.
The sibling dynamic at Eton was previously brought into the spotlight by Prince Harry during a candid 2023 interview with 60 Minutes Australia. The Duke of Sussex recalled the painful moment his older brother allegedly demanded they keep their distance on campus.
“At the time, it hurt,” Harry revealed. “I couldn’t make sense of it. I was like, ‘What do you mean? We’re now at the same school.’ He said, ‘When we’re at school, we don’t know each other.'”
Inside Eton: Tradition, Elite Alumni, and a £63,000 Price Tag 🏛️
Nestled just across the River Thames from Windsor Castle, Eton College is arguably the most famous boarding school in the world. Founded nearly 600 years ago in 1440 by King Henry VI, the institution is steeped in eccentric traditions—such as the infamous Eton Wall Game—and is instantly recognizable by its strict uniform of tailcoats, waistcoats, and striped trousers.
The school boasts an unparalleled roster of former pupils, having educated 20 British Prime Ministers, the Duke of Wellington, and global icons like Bear Grylls, Eddie Redmayne, and Tom Hiddleston.
Securing a spot at the elite boys-only school doesn’t come cheap; annual tuition fees for the upcoming academic year are projected to cost the Prince and Princess of Wales a staggering £63,000.
Compromise and a New Chapter for the Wales Family 🚗
The announcement marks the resolution of an internal family debate that kept royal watchers guessing for months. While George was spotted touring Eton with his parents two summers ago, William and Kate also heavily scouted alternative co-educational institutions, including Oundle School and Marlborough College—Kate’s own beloved alma mater.
Insiders previously leaked that the Princess of Wales was initially deeply hesitant about sending her eldest son to the rigid, all-boys boarding environment of Eton, hoping he might break the traditional royal mold. However, the palace’s confirmation signals that the couple has firmly settled on the arrangement.
The transition will alter the daily routine for the Wales household. Since 2022, George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis have all attended Lambrook together. George’s departure means the siblings will officially head to separate schools.
While the palace has chosen not to reveal whether the young prince will board full-time, the family’s recent relocation to Forest Lodge places them just a short drive away from the college gates—perfectly positioned for the hands-on parenting style William and Kate are famous for.
