George to attend Eton College from September

Eton’s fees are currently around £63,000 a year, including VAT recently added to private school charges.

Prince George will begin his studies at Eton College this September, Kensington Palace has confirmed. The announcement ends months of speculation about which school the future king would attend after completing his time at Lambrook School in Berkshire, where he has been studying alongside his siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

George, who turns 13 next month, will follow in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, who attended Eton in the 1990s. The prestigious private school, founded in the 15th century, has educated 20 British prime ministers and numerous public figures, including David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Jacob Rees‑Mogg, and actors Eddie Redmayne, Damian Lewis, and Tom Hiddleston.

Eton’s fees are currently around £63,000 a year, including VAT recently added to private school charges. The school provides each pupil with a private single room and has 25 boarding houses, each overseen by a house master and residential staff.

Education experts note that Eton combines historic traditions with modern facilities and a progressive outlook. Melanie Sanderson of the Good Schools Guide said the choice reflects the royal family’s belief that an Eton education offers the best preparation for George’s unique future role.

The decision has sparked debate. Labour MP Zarah Sultana questioned why the heir to the throne could not attend a state school, while Conservative councillor Lucy Trimnell defended the choice, citing the security requirements for one of the world’s most famous teenagers. Writer Mary Kenny added: “Everyone would go to Eton if they could.”

Prince George has already been gradually introduced to public duties, including joining his father at a charity for the homeless last Christmas. He was seen with his family at the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London last weekend, underscoring his growing visibility as second in line to the throne.