Prince George to attend Eton College from September
BBC News 2026-06-16 11:00:42
Context: Prince George, the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, will be attending Eton College in Berkshire, England, starting in September. He will be following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, who also attended the prestigious private school. The announcement was made by Kensington Palace, confirming months of speculation about Prince George's future education.
Key Facts
- Prince George will be attending Eton College in September, where he will be studying as a 13-year-old pupil, having recently turned 12 years old.
- The annual fees at Eton College are around £63,000, and Prince George's costs will also include VAT added by the government to private school fees.
- Prince George's father, Prince William, had a positive experience at Eton College, stating in a 2000 interview that he enjoyed being able to go about the school as "just another student".
- As the oldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George is second in line of succession to the throne, and his education at Eton College will likely be subject to significant public interest.
- Eton College has a long history of educating British royalty and politicians, with 20 British prime ministers having studied at the school, including Prince George's uncle, Prince Harry, and great uncle, Earl Spencer.