Prince George has officially started at Eton College, beginning a new chapter in his education as the 13-year-old second in line to the British throne joins one of Britain’s most prestigious schools.
George arrived at Eton on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, accompanied by his parents, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
The teenager was welcomed at the historic Berkshire school by headteacher Simon Henderson as he began his transition from Lambrook School, where he previously studied alongside his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
His arrival marks an important moment for the British royal family because George is not only beginning boarding school but also following a path previously taken by his father and uncle.
Both Prince William and Prince Harry attended Eton.
Prince William attended the school from 1995 and became the first future British monarch to study at Eton. He has spoken positively about his time there, including memories of visiting his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, at nearby Windsor Castle. More than three decades later, William’s eldest son is beginning his own experience at the same institution.
Prince Harry also attended Eton, making George the latest member of the immediate royal family to pass through its gates.
The school, founded by King Henry VI in 1440, has educated some of Britain’s most prominent political and cultural figures. Its alumni include 20 British prime ministers as well as actors and other influential public figures.
George’s move to Eton represents a significant change from his previous schooling. Eton is a boarding school, meaning George will spend much of the academic year living away from his parents and siblings.
The school is located close to Windsor Castle, where the Wales family has a home, making it relatively convenient for the royal family despite the transition to boarding education. George’s move therefore gives him greater independence while keeping him relatively close to his family.
Eton is famous for its distinctive traditions, someThe school is known for its formal dress code, including tailcoats, waistcoats and other traditional clothing.
Teachers are traditionally known as “beaks”, while the school’s historic buildings and customs form an important part of its identity.
George’s first day began with his parents accompanying him through the school’s historic grounds before he formally began his new life as an Eton student.
Eton is among Britain’s most expensive and prestigious schools. Annual fees for boarding are approximately £65,000, according to Reuters. The school has built a reputation not only for academic achievement but also for producing generations of Britain’s political, cultural and business elite.
As second in line to the throne, his education is likely to receive considerably more public attention than that of an ordinary teenager.
George’s first day at Eton is significant because his education forms part of the preparation for a future role that could eventually see him become Britain’s king.
While he remains many years away from that responsibility, his childhood and teenage years will shape the person he becomes.
George’s first day at Eton also fell on a particularly significant date in recent British royal history. September 8, 2026, marks four years since the death of his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and the accession of his grandfather, King Charles III.
George is not expected to undertake the full responsibilities of a working royal immediately. His priority remains his education and development.
