Prince William shares a rare family update
Prince William gave royal watchers some rare news about his son, Prince George, during a live radio appearance on May 22, 2026. While speaking with Heart Breakfast hosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden from the Isles of Scilly, the father of two mentioned that Prince George had spent the night boarding at school. In addition, the Prince of Wales sent a sweet message to Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis before adding that George was away for the evening. The sudden comment immediately sparked discussion about his eldest son’s future education plans and whether he is preparing for a bigger transition in the future.
Dad William with the morning message for Charlotte and Louis ❤️
‘Charlotte and Louis, now that George has gone off to boarding school… if you’re listening, please don’t be late — and no fighting over the radio! 😂 pic.twitter.com/g0jpuj3kpL— Blairsun God save The King! 🇬🇧👑 (@Blairsun15) May 22, 2026
“Oh, Charlotte and Louis, because George is boarding last night, so Charlotte, Louis, if you’re listening, make sure you’re on time, please. Make sure you’re not fighting over who’s listening to what this morning,” the Prince of Wales said.
Prince George begins experiencing boarding school life
Prince George, who is 12, currently attends Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings. The school teaches children through Year 8 and offers flexible boarding options for students aged 7 to 13. According to the school, many learners stay overnight during the week as a way to prepare for full-time boarding schools later on. The Prince of Wales’ comments suggested George may already be taking part in that transition as he gets closer to his teenage years and the next phase of his education. The comment also gave the public a small but personal look into how the royal family is handling this important milestone.
Speculation about George’s future school continues
For several years, many royal fans have thought that Prince George could eventually attend Eton College, the same school Prince William attended. These rumors gained more traction in 2023, after George toured the campus with William and Princess Kate Middleton. However, other schools are now also being discussed, including Marlborough College, where Kate studied. Because Marlborough is co-educational, this could allow Charlotte and Louis to attend George’s school in the future. For now, Prince William’s brief comment gave the public a rare glimpse into how the young prince is getting ready for life at boarding school and the responsibilities that may come with it.
