For now, the 11-year-old is focused on school and enjoying his childhood, but preparations for his future role have already begun. Alongside discussions about royal responsibilities, there is growing attention on where George will continue his education.
The young prince turns 12 in July and has just one year left at Lambrook School. While William and Kate Middleton have not yet made a final decision, they have already started visiting potential schools. As with many royal children, the choice of school has become a major topic of public interest.
Eton College and the boarding school debate
In 2023, Prince George was seen touring Eton College with his parents. Both Prince William and Prince Harry attended the prestigious boarding school, which currently costs around £46,000 a year. Although students do not begin at Eton until age 13, registration must take place when children turn 10.
William and Kate have often said they want their children to have as normal a childhood as possible, which has raised questions about whether a traditional boarding school fits that vision. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond shared her thoughts on the matter.
“The choice of school for the children will tell us a lot about William and Catherine,” she told OK!. “So far, they’ve been such a hands-on parents and, personally, I think it would be sad to see them send their children away to boarding school. I would applaud a decision to keep them as day pupils at schools nearby their home.”
However, Bond also acknowledged that both William and Kate were happy at boarding school themselves. “I suppose it’s what they know, and perhaps they will want to pass this experience on to their children,” she added. Bond suggested the couple may choose an all-or-nothing approach, saying, “I imagine it will be all or nothing – in other words, all three will go away to school, or none of them.”
Kate Middleton’s reported concerns
The decision has reportedly been an emotional one for Kate. According to In Touch Weekly, she reluctantly agreed to George’s wish to attend Eton and follow in his father’s footsteps, despite her own difficult experiences at boarding school.