Prince George, 13, Accepts Eton Place After Passing Exams With No Special Treatment
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 22
Prince George, 13, Accepts Eton Place After Passing Exams With No Special Treatment
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 22
Summary
Kensington Palace said Prince George will start at Eton in September after securing a place through the school’s normal admissions process, with royal correspondents saying he passed the required assessments and exams.
William and Kate had debated the choice, with Kate initially considering coed Marlborough while William pushed for Eton, arguing the school’s tradition, leadership culture and proximity to Windsor made it the right fit.
George, who turns 13 on July 22, is said to be eager to follow his father and uncle Prince Harry to the boarding school, and will spend the summer preparing with William before the move.
Eton, founded in 1440 and costing about $80,000 a year, has educated 20 British prime ministers and is seen by royal watchers as a place that can offer both elite networks and protection from media scrutiny.
The decision also fits William and Kate’s broader effort to modernize the monarchy by stressing duty over privilege, using a standard admissions route to avoid visible favoritism toward the future king.