Prince George Starts at Eton College: New Chapter in Royal Family Education
Prince George’s Enrollment at Eton College
Arrival and Family Support
LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Prince George started at Eton College on Tuesday, as the future British king followed in the footsteps of his father, the heir to the throne Prince William, by attending the prestigious 600-year-old school.
The 13-year-old grandson of King Charles was joined by his parents William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, for his arrival at his new school, with footage showing them smiling and looking relaxed as they were greeted by Eton's headteacher, Simon Henderson.
Royal Family Tradition at Eton
Family Members Who Attended
Both his father and George's uncle Prince Harry attended Eton, one of Britain's most elite schools, which is located close to the monarch's Windsor Castle, west of London, and where William and his wife Kate and their other two children Charlotte and Louis also have a home.
School Fees and History
Fees for the all boys boarding school, which was founded by King Henry VI in 1440, are about £65,000 a year.
Educational Background and Royal Precedents
Previous Schooling
George, the second in line to the throne, was previously at the private Lambrook School also near Windsor with his sister and younger brother.
Comparison with Previous Generations
William became the first royal to attend Eton, as Charles went to Gordonstoun, the same private school on the north coast of Scotland that his father Prince Philip had attended, but found life there hard.
Conversely, William has said he enjoyed his time at the school and recently disclosed how he would often pop over to Windsor Castle at weekends to have tea with his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth.
The Legacy and Traditions of Eton College
Notable Alumni
Eton has long been the alma mater for many of the country's elite, and has educated 20 British prime ministers, including Boris Johnson and David Cameron, as well as actors Hugh Laurie, Damian Lewis and Tom Hiddleston.
School Traditions
It retains many traditions, with pupils wearing tailcoats, waistcoats and gowns, and referring to teachers as "beaks".
Significance of the Date
Anniversary of the Queen’s Passing
George's first day also happened to coincide with the fourth anniversary of the death of his great-grandmother and the accession of Charles to the throne.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Sarah Young)
