Prince George arrives for first day at Eton College

Prince George commenced his inaugural day at Eton College, accompanied by his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Upon their arrival, school headmaster Simon Henderson greeted the future monarch, wishing him "welcome, good luck, enjoy it." The royal family arrived in Windsor Great Park from their residence, Forest Lodge, and traversed the short distance to the prestigious institution known for educating numerous prime ministers and celebrities.

The young prince joined a long lineage of alumni, including his father, Prince William, and uncle, the Duke of Sussex, both of whom studied at Eton. Upon entering the School Yard, a historic quadrangle overlooking Lupton’s Tower, a Tudor landmark, Prince George and his parents encountered heavy rain. Kate shielded them with an umbrella as they approached the school, with William carrying a folded one.

The Duke of Cambridge wore smart casual attire, consisting of dark trousers, a jacket, shirt, and tie, while George changed into the traditional uniform of Eton, a black tailcoat, waistcoat, pinstriped trousers, and a white collar. The royal family proceeded to School Yard, and William offered George a folded umbrella. They engaged in a brief conversation before entering one of Eton’s oldest sections, with Kate placing her hand on her son’s back.

Eton College is renowned for fostering self-reliance and leadership among its students, who are responsible for many non-academic duties. The school charges an annual fee of £63,298, and its alumni roster includes notable figures such as actors Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, and Eddie Redmayne, several prime ministers including David Cameron, writers George Orwell and Ian Fleming, and adventurer Bear Grylls.

Prince George, who turned 13 in July, had previously attended Lambrook School in Berkshire with his siblings, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8. He is expected to adapt to his new surroundings over the coming weeks, where pupils address teachers as "beaks" and reside in one of the 25 boarding houses overseen by a house master or dame.