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Prince George begins boarding at Eton College

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Prince George, now 13, will start full‑boarding at Eton College in September 2026, joining about 260 other boys and moving from Lambrook where he was a day pupil. Kensington Palace confirmed the enrolment in early July, noting the school’s proximity to the family home at Forest Lodge and an annual fee of roughly £64,000. The prince will have his own study‑bedroom, a standard provision for new boarders. In the weeks leading up to the start, the royal family marked George’s 13th birthday on 22 July with an official portrait taken by Matt Porteous and a casual beach video, signalling a shift toward a more formal presentation of the future heir. Commentators observed the use of his first name only, and the portrait was described as part of a broader preparation programme that includes constitutional and protocol lessons. A family Instagram post after Kate Middleton’s National Three Peaks Challenge highlighted George’s rapid growth, showing him almost as tall as his mother. Eton’s policy bans smartphones for first‑year boarders, providing only basic “brick” phones; Prince William reiterated that any phone George receives will be limited to calls and texts. The move also revives a media‑privacy arrangement to limit paparazzi coverage, while an astrologer speculated on the social adjustment the young prince may face. Recent reports indicate that George’s enrollment follows a precedent set by Princess Diana, who chose Eton for Prince William to ensure proximity to home, breaking the tradition of sending male royals to Gordonstoun. To facilitate a sense of normalcy, Eton has implemented security measures, including “No Photography” signs on external fences. While his parents seek to limit media intrusion through privacy agreements similar to those used in the 1990s, palace staff suggest George is already popular among his peers.

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