Prince George to Begin Next Phase of School Career at Eton College
The 13-year-old future king will board at the elite school, where annual fees are about £65,000 and his father and uncle also studied.
- On Tuesday, Prince George began his first day at Eton College, the 13-year-old transitioning to boarding at the prestigious Berkshire school where annual fees are around £65,000.
- Following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, and uncle, Prince Harry, George joins the historic institution that has educated 20 British prime ministers and emphasizes self-reliance and leadership.
- Melanie Sanderson, the school guide's managing editor, described Eton as having "spectacular facilities and spacious grounds" and remaining "a modern school with a progressive outlook" despite its ancient buildings.
- Prince William and Kate selected Eton, believing an education there represents the best preparation for George's future life as a "modern working royal" with an unrivalled choice of opportunities.
- Unlike The King, who famously described his time at Gordonstoun as "a prison sentence," George begins his studies at the campus near his family home in Windsor.
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Prince George to begin next phase of school career at Eton College
Eton has a roll call of famous past students including actors Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie and Eddie Redmayne.
British Prince George (13) begins a new chapter on Tuesday: secondary education at the prestigious boarding school Eton College. In doing so, he follows in the footsteps of his father, Prince William (44), and his uncle, Prince Harry (41). What awaits the future king? No smartphone and no roommate at boarding school, but lessons in iron discipline.
The British Royals send their children to exclusive private schools. For Prince George, Archie and Lilibet the class starts this week. Classes are asked for absolute discretion.
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