Eton College has added new “no photography” signs around its campus before Prince George begins his new path as a student there in September 2026. The Prince, who is currently 13 years old, is expected to attend the boarding school for boys, following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, and his uncle, Prince Harry. The signs have appeared on fences and parts of the campus, while photography warnings have also been added to signs that ask students and visitors to remain on public footpaths.
Eton College has put up fresh “No photography” signs ahead of Prince George’s arrival this September. The move highlights the school’s efforts to protect pupils’ privacy as the 13-year-old royal prepares to join the prestigious boarding school. pic.twitter.com/CJXBU27tdn
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Eton was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI and has educated generations of elite British figures, including 20 prime ministers. The school costs about $80,000 per year and is known for combining boarding life with traditions and academic expectations. Prince George will live at the school during term time but will return to his family’s home at Forest Lodge on designated weekends and holidays. Eton is only about 15 minutes from the Wales family’s Windsor residence, making family contact and transportation easier.
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But the prestigious educational institution is not only restricting photography attempts. According to the Telegraph, Eton students are not allowed to have smartphones since 2024. Instead, the boarding school gives Year 9 pupils “brick” phones, so they can still communicate with their families through calls and texts but without the use of an internet connection. Eton shared that the choice came after a review of their phone policy, saying that it was put in place “to balance the benefits and challenges that technology brings to schools.”
