UNLIKE many 11-year-olds across the country, Prince George will not be going to high school in September.
The young royal will instead continue his education at Lambrook School, which he currently attends along with Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
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Prince George stays at Lambrook School until he is 13 before moving on to secondary schoolCredit: Getty
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George, Charlotte and Louis all currently attend Lambrook School, which is 13 minutes from their homeCredit: AFP
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Eton College is reportedly a ‘very likely’ next choice for Prince George, according to a royal expertCredit: Alamy
The Berkshire-based prep school educates children up to the age of 13 (age 8), meaning George will have two years left before he moves on to the next school.
While the palace has not confirmed his next schooling location, Majesty magazine editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward claims there is a “very likely” next school for Prince George.
Speaking to Fabulous, she stated: “They [William and Kate] they’ll have their choice of schools, and they can look at them as much as they want, and they don’t really have to make a choice nearly as early as anyone else would. So they have that advantage.
“They were watching Eton.
“She [Kate] he probably doesn’t want to go to boarding school at all, and it’s possible that he won’t.
“But I think that’s what makes Eton very likely, because it’s so close to where they live.”
ETON ADVANTAGE
The prestigious Eton College – whose alumni include Eddie Redmayne, George Orwell and Boris Johnson – is just seven minutes’ drive from the family home in Window, Adelaide Cottage.
Both Prince William and brother Prince Harry attended Eton College, which costs £15,432 per term, breaking with royal tradition as senior members of the royal family previously attended Gordonstoun in north-east Scotland.
Ingrid argued that there was a key reason why Eton would be an advantage for William and Kate.
She explained: “Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte will still be at their current school and when and if George gets into Eton, which of course he will, it will be just down the road from them.
Kate Middleton and Prince William eyeing £47k-a-year Oxford boarding school for George, 10, after ‘feud’ with Eton
“Now, all of this makes a huge difference because the royals are now under a lot of scrutiny for how much they cost the taxpayer.
“Security, which is very expensive and which we pay for, for these members of the royal family when they are at school, is why Charlotte, Louis and George are currently at the same school.
“If George had gone to Eton, it would have been quite possible to use the same line of insurance to look after him.”
GURJA PREPARATION
Ingrid claimed that when it comes to the royal family, “the world is their oyster in schools” and “no school will refuse to have them.”
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Eton College was founded in 1440 by Henry VI, and over the years it has educated many famous people Credits: Alamy
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Both William and Harry were educated at EtonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Boris Johnson is one of the former students of Eton CollegeCredit: AFP
However, there is still some preparation for Prince George to do if Eton is his top choice.
A royal expert explained: “They have to pass an exam to get in, and they have to pass certain exams.
“I think they take an entrance exam before they get in, and if they pass the entrance exam for Eton, then they probably have to go through rigorous interviews and stuff.”
Prince William’s ‘pleasant’ time at Eton
PRINCE William’s education began in London when he went to Jane Mynors Nursery School and then moved on to Wetherby Preparatory School.
He then went to Ludgrove School in Wokingham, Berkshire, privately tutored by Rory Stewart.
He took the entrance exam to attend Eton College, a school that is famous among the royal family.
When he went to Eton he got A-levels in geography, A, biology, C, and art history, B.
Royal expert Ingrid Seward said: “William had a good experience. He enjoyed it.
“He made a lot of friends there, and of course a lot of his friends were from his previous school.”
He continued his love for sports, especially in water polo, and was also the captain of the swimming and soccer teams.
He then took a year off to take part in British Army exercises before returning to the UK from Belize.
On his return he attended the University of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland.
OTHER OPTIONS FOR GEORG
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been spotted touring Kate’s old co-ed private school in Wiltshire, Marlborough College, twice in two months, leading to speculation that they might send Prince George there instead of Eton.
Kate is rumored to have enjoyed the co-educational school, attended by Samantha Cameron and Jack Whitehall.
Ingrid added: “Eton is not 100 per cent – it could be Kate’s old school, Marlborough, and there could be countless good schools.
“It really depends on what kind of child George is and what would suit him.
“I mean, he seems quite shy to us and not as outgoing as his sister, who just looks so confident and Louis seems very confident.
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Kate attended the exclusive Marlborough College between 1996 and 2000. Credit: PA: Press Association
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St Edwards School in Oxford – affectionately known as Teddies – is said to be a leaderCredit: Alamy
“George seems to be a bit more reserved, so they might feel that Eton isn’t right for him.”
The royal couple are also said to have looked at the elite £47,000-a-year St Edward’s school, also known as “Teddies” – which boasts Oppenheimer actress Florence Pugh graduated.
Another favorite is Oundle School in North Northamptonshire, The Mail on Sunday reported.
The independent co-educational institution, founded in 1556, costs between £22,350 and £45,435 a year.
How do the contending schools for Prince George compare?
Teddies – St Edward’s
£15,660 per term
Eton College
£16,666 per term
Marlborough College
£15,665 per term
Oundle School
£11,505 per term
UNIFIED DECISION
Despite reports that William and Kate are at odds over George’s future education, Ingrid insists there will be a united front.
She added: “I’m sure Kate and William are working in complete harmony.
“I think what they want to do is if their kids go to boarding school, they want to keep them close, and that makes perfect sense.
“They’re a family unit and that makes it easier for everyone involved.”
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William and Kate are said to be a ‘united front’ with Prince George’s education, claims IngridCredit: AFP
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