Prince George’s future education is causing a royal debate between his parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, as they weigh tradition against personal preference.
The Prince and Princess of Wales must soon decide where their eldest son will attend high school, and the choice has sparked differing opinions.
Historically, royal children such as William and Prince Harry have attended the prestigious Eton College, an all-boys boarding school.
However, Kate reportedly favors Marlborough College, a co-educational institution where she herself studied and thrived.
Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent, shed light on the dilemma: “They’re going to have to make a decision quite soon about which school Prince George will go to because Lambrook, which is the school all three children are at in Berkshire, is a pre-prep.”
She explained that Eton, a natural next step for many royal family members, is where William excelled but where Harry struggled. “William loved Eton and thrived there, whereas Harry didn’t have a particularly happy time,” Nicholl noted.
Kate, on the other hand, has shown a preference for co-educational environments, having attended Marlborough alongside her siblings.
“Kate’s own experience was going to school with her brother James and her sister Pippa,” Nicholl said. “She’s always loved the idea of a co-ed school.”
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The couple’s children previously attended Thomas’s in Battersea, a co-educational day school, before moving to Lambrook. This change reflected the family’s desire to foster a nurturing and balanced environment.
While boarding remains on the table, as both William and Kate enjoyed their boarding school experiences, the choice of institution is pivotal.
“It’s less about the boarding element and more about where they believe George will flourish,” said Nicholl.
Marlborough College offers a mixed-gender learning environment that aligns with Kate’s perspective, while Eton represents a continuation of royal tradition.
This decision comes at a critical time for the Wales family, as George approaches the age of 13. As the young prince grows into his future role, balancing royal expectations with personal happiness will be paramount.
Will George follow in his father’s footsteps to Eton, or will he carve his own path at Marlborough? The decision will not only shape his education but also reflect the evolving values of the modern monarchy.
