Prince George to Attend Eton College This September

Kensington Palace confirmed on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, that Prince George, second in line to the throne, will attend Eton College beginning this September. The announcement ends years of public speculation over the 12-year-old’s secondary education and sees him following the path of his father, Prince William, and his uncle, Prince Harry.

Prince George, who will turn 13 in July, is currently completing his final term at Lambrook School in Berkshire, where he has studied alongside his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. His move to Eton marks a significant change for the family, as it will be the first time the three children are educated separately. George is expected to become a full-time boarder at the all-boys school, which is located a short drive from the family's Windsor home.

The selection reaffirms a modern royal tradition. While King Charles attended Gordonstoun in Scotland, Prince William became the most senior royal to study at Eton when he enrolled in 1995. The school, founded in 1440, is noted for its historic traditions, distinctive tailcoat uniforms, and its alumni roster, which includes 20 British prime ministers and numerous figures from public life.