Prince George Begins at Eton College

Prince George, 13, began his first day at Eton College on Tuesday, accompanied by his parents Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. The all-boys boarding school marks the latest phase in the future king's education.

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William and Kate join Prince George as he starts first day at Eton

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The 13 year old was dropped off at the all-boys boarding school by his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales.

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News24 Published 8 September 2026

PHOTOS | William and Catherine drop Prince George off for his first day at Eton

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Prince George attends first day at Eton College

The 13 year old was dropped off at the all-boys boarding school by his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales.

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William and Kate join Prince George as he starts first day at Eton

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