From Eton to Marlborough College to the more discreet Oundle School, the princes of Wales evaluate George’s educational future. A decision which, according to many royal observers, could illustrate the new vision of the British Crown.
Where will Prince George study? This is the question that continues to fascinate the UK tabloids. Tradition or modernity, aristocratic continuity or a more contemporary approach to raising children, behind the name of the future college there are those who say the future of the monarchy is at stake.
Prince George, who will begin secondary school in September 2026, today attends Lambrook School, near Windsor, together with his siblings Charlotte and Louis. But in the British system this school only accepts students up to the age of 13, making the move to a new institution inevitable.
For a long time it seemed almost obvious that George would follow in the footsteps of his father William and uncle Harry by entering Eton College, one of the most exclusive and symbolic colleges in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1440 by Henry VI, Eton has been the heart of the British elite for centuries and has trained prime ministers, aristocrats and members of the royal family.
In recent months, however, the scenario has changed. In March 2026, William and Kate were spotted during a private visit to Marlborough College, the prestigious institute Kate Middleton attended during her adolescence. A mixed school, an element considered central by the princes of Wales, which would seem strategic to allow Charlotte to also attend the same college.
Among the options taken into consideration, Oundle School would also have emerged, a historic independent institution in Northamptonshire known for its rigorous academic approach but less traditionalist than Eton. Founded in the 16th century, Oundle is considered one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the country, particularly popular for its science subjects, music and extra-curricular activities. According to some royal observers, it could represent an ideal compromise between academic excellence, greater media discretion and a less rigidly aristocratic environment.
In the meantime, between private visits to colleges and increasingly insistent indiscretions, one thing appears clear: even the choice of a school, for the heir of the British Crown, ceases to be just an educational question and turns into a public story destined to define an entire royal generation.
