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Prince George to attend Eton College, Kensington Palace announces

Prince George to attend Eton College, Kensington Palace announces
The Independent UK Tuesday 16 June 2026, 11:17 UTC By Joe Middleton 1 min read
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Prince George to attend Eton College, Kensington Palace announces George’s father Prince William enrolled in the school in 1995 - a first for the Royal Family - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Prince George will attend Eton College from the autumn following in the footsteps of his father the Prince of Wales, Kensington Palace has said. George, 12, who made an appearance with his family at the Trooping the Colour ceremony at the weekend, will be a pupil at the school which educated William...

Prince George to attend Eton College, Kensington Palace announces George’s father Prince William enrolled in the school in 1995 - a first for the Royal Family - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Prince George will attend Eton College from the autumn following in the footsteps of his father the Prince of Wales, Kensington Palace has said. George, 12, who made an appearance with his family at the Trooping the Colour ceremony at the weekend, will be a pupil at the school which educated William and his brother the Duke of Sussex. A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: “Kensington Palace can confirm that Prince George will attend Eton College from this September.” The young prince is currently studying at Lambrook School, the private prep school in Berkshire, where he boards and it is also attended by his siblings Princess Charlotte, 11, and eight-year-old Prince Louis. This is a breaking news story, more to follow... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments
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