UK’s Prince George starts at Eton College
George is following in the footsteps of his father William and uncle Prince Harry.
Prince George, Britain's second in line to the throne, commenced his education at the renowned Eton College on Tuesday, accompanied by his parents, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. The 13-year-old prince arrived at the prestigious institution under a light rain, greeted by its headmaster Simon Henderson, who wished him "Welcome, good luck, enjoy it."
Eton, located in Berkshire, charges over £63,000 annually for tuition. Despite its proximity to their family home in Windsor, George will reside on campus, mirroring the path taken by his father and uncle, Prince Harry, who also studied there. Eton College has educated 20 former prime ministers, including Boris Johnson and David Cameron, as well as notable figures like actor Tom Hiddleston and James Bond creator Ian Fleming.
Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, the school has upheld traditions such as a distinctive uniform and striped trousers. With nearly 1,350 pupils annually, Eton remains an emblem of elitism and the socio-economic divide in Britain, established during the reign of King Charles III.
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