Prince George, second in the line of succession to the British throne, has officially begun a new chapter of his education at Eton College, marking a defining milestone in his preparation as a future head of state.
Stepping Inside the Historic Walls of Eton College
Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, Eton College sits near Windsor and stands as one of the most exclusive and historic private schools in the United Kingdom. School headmaster Simon Henderson greeted the future king at the entrance, offering a warm welcome: “Bienvenido, buena suerte, disfrútelo.”
George transitions to Eton after completing his earlier studies at Lambrook School, where his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Luis, remain enrolled. At Eton, he joins a male student body of roughly 1,350 alumnos aged 13 to 18. The institution preserves traditions, requiring students to wear a distinct uniform consisting of a black tailcoat, a black waistcoat, a white shirt, a bow tie, and striped trousers.
An Elite Institutional Legacy and Modern Realities
The academic weight of Eton is heavy with political and cultural history. Its classrooms have nurtured twenty British prime ministers, including Robert Walpole, William Gladstone, David Cameron, and Boris Johnson. Beyond politics, the halls have shaped literary and cinematic icons such as author George Orwell, James Bond creator Ian Fleming, and notable actors like Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, and Hugh Laurie.
This exclusive education carries a substantial price tag. For the 2026–27 academic year, tuition and boarding fees run around 65,000 libras anuales pounds annually, translating to roughly 76,000 euros or 85,000 dólares dollars. Despite the sprawling campus sitting just miles from the family’s home in Windsor, Prince George will reside in the school’s boarding facilities, echoing the routine experienced by Prince William between 1995 and 2000, and Prince Harry between 1998 and 2003.
Guarding Royal Privacy in a Digital Age
Public exposure remains tightly managed for the young royal. Media presence on his first day was strictly limited to a select few outlets, notably the BBC, which captured his arrival alongside Prince William and Catherine. This measured approach follows proactive legal and regulatory steps by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Ahead of the term, the royal couple sent a formal letter to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) to insist that their son’s minor status and educational privacy be rigorously respected without intrusion. This protective boundary applies equally to images or videos of particulars and material circulated across social media platforms, ensuring the teenager can navigate his formative years with a degree of normalcy reminiscent of his father’s experience decades prior.
