{
  "id": 6273748,
  "title": "UK's Prince George starts new school life at elite Eton College",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/uks-prince-george-starts-new-school-life-at-elite-eton-college",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T11:32:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438475/uks-prince-george-starts-new-school-life-at-elite-eton-college"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prince George commenced his education at Eton College on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the future British monarch, following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William. The 13-year-old prince was accompanied by his parents, Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, as they arrived at the prestigious 600-year-old institution. The royal family appeared relaxed, with footage capturing them smiling as they were greeted by Eton's headteacher, Simon Henderson.\n\nEton College, located near Windsor Castle west of London, is one of Britain's most elite schools. Both Prince William and Prince George's uncle, Prince Harry, have attended Eton, which was founded by King Henry VI in 1440. The annual fees for the all-boys boarding school are approximately £65,000. Prior to Eton, Prince George attended the private Lambrook School near Windsor with his siblings.\n\nPrince William broke new ground as the first royal to attend Eton, while Prince Charles opted for Gordonstoun, a different private school on Scotland's north coast where his father, Prince Philip, once studied. Prince William has expressed enjoyment of his time at Eton and has been known to visit Windsor Castle on weekends to spend time with his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth.\n\nEton has a rich history of educating the country's elite, having been the alma mater for 20 British prime ministers, including Boris Johnson and David Cameron. The school upholds numerous traditions, including the wearing of tailcoats, waistcoats, and gowns, and addressing teachers as \"beaks.\" Prince George's first day at Eton also marked the fourth anniversary of the death of his great-grandmother and the accession of his grandfather, King Charles, to the throne.",
  "summary": "LONDON: 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…",
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}