Prince George will attend Eton College beginning in September

Kensington Palace confirms Prince George’s next school

Kensington Palace has confirmed that Prince George will attend Eton College in September 2026. The 12-year-old prince is currently studying at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. According to royal sources, Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton considered several options before deciding on Eton. Among the educational choices they explored was Marlborough College, where the Princess of Wales studied. However, Eton College became the final option due to its proximity to the family’s home in Windsor.

Prince George follows in Prince William’s footsteps

Prince William became the first senior royal to attend Eton College when he enrolled on September 6, 1995. Then, his brother, Prince Harry, joined the school in 1998. Located just across the river from Windsor Castle, Eton allowed William to regularly visit his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, during his student years. The elite educational institution has had generations of notable students, including 20 British prime ministers such as Sir Robert Walpole, David Cameron, and Boris Johnson. Actors Eddie Redmayne and Damian Lewis, along with writer George Orwell, also studied there.

Eton remains known for tradition and prestige

Eton College continues to maintain many of its long-standing traditions, including its distinctive tailcoat uniforms. According to the school’s published fees for the 2025 and 2026 academic years, annual tuition costs approximately £63,000. Meanwhile, Prince George recently appeared with his family at Trooping the Colour on Saturday, June 13, before news of his educational future became public. With this school choice, the young royal will continue on the path his father set.