Prince George’s new school.

No I know that but it is now! And has more 'history' as a school of choice. Peter and Zara Phillips attended, both from choice.

I'd like to have heard that he would be attending a a co-school. Particularly as he looks so serious...far healthier for emotional development.

Predictable. No question of a State school, even one close to Windsor. Not exactly a vote for what most of our kids have to accept.

Grantanow

Predictable. No question of a State school, even one close to Windsor. Not exactly a vote for what most of our kids have to accept.

I haven't noticed too many MPs sending their children to less than the best schools in their area, which is not what some other parents and children have to accept. Weren't the local schools considered not good enough for Dianne Abbott's son, just good enough for the rest of her constituents?

I also think there was a 'security' aspect.

Well said Rosie51
Do as I say, not as I do comes to mind.

When I read that that Prince George's parents were looking at Oundle, I was concerned. It is an excellent school (my son went there) but I believe that security would have been an utter nightmare. It is not on a campus per se and the houses are scattered all over the town. At least both Eton and Marlborough (along with other establishments) are "enclosed", making safety and security much easier to manage.

Eton has the main road across the Thames to Windsor running right through it.

Doesn’t the River Thames provide access to the school too?

Charles wasn't bullied into going.to Gordonstoun, he wouldn't have had any say whatsoever in the matter. Prince Philip went there and loved it, so that was that for Charles. .I understand that Catherine and William were concerned that at some stage George would, perhaps by other pupils, he photographed with a girl leading to the idiotic media printing complete rubbish about George's heartthrob! Also I expect he will have friends going to Eton with him. Good luck to him.. I hope he has a happy time there.

Charles wasn't bullied into going.to Gordonstoun, he wouldn't have had any say whatsoever in the matter. Prince Philip went there and loved it, so that was that for Charles

Same difference IMO.
Charles was thoroughly miserable there, calling it, ‘Colditz in kilts.’
Princess Anne’s children may have been happy there but it definitely wasn’t the right fit for Charles.
No surprise he sent his own sons to Eton.

I think there are probably many reasons why Eton was chosen - proximity and security being high on the list.

Children do know whether they feel comfortable and happy with a school, even after one taster day. I had a couple of prospective pupils who turned up to do a taster day, and refused to go back to their own school the following morning! And they were only 9 - 10 years old!

Gordonstoun would probably have suited Harry better than Eton.

Perhaps Charlotte will go to Marlborough, like her mother did.

Grantanow

Predictable. No question of a State school, even one close to Windsor. Not exactly a vote for what most of our kids have to accept.

The Royals would never go to a state school.

Why would they?

MayBee70

I worry about George. He always seems like such a serious little boy, so unlike his younger brother. He often looks as if he has the weight of the world on his shoulders. I guess, when it comes to schools, security has to be a consideration.

Isn't that a pattern for the Heir? In their youth, Elizabeth, Charles and William were all serious and restrained, and no wonder, groomed and trained for lifelong duty .

Margaret, Andrew and Harry were the fun party jokers. Destined to become black sheep when their wayward indiscretions weren't youthful or funny any more.

Grandma70s

merlotgran

I feel the family had the option to be more progressive

At George’s expense?

Thank goodness lessons were learned after the King was bullied into going to Gordonstoun by his father.

I hope George will be happy at Eton.

No, I didn’t mean at George’s expense! After all, he might have wanted to go to school with girls. We can’t know. I imagine he did have some input, though his knowledge of schools must no doubt be very limited. I too hope he will be happy.

Now I’m very curious to know where Charlotte will go.

I suspect the reasons pro Eton for George, included the fact Charlotte would have to be educated elsewhere, out of his shadow. No questions raised if she's sent to co-ed Marlborough like her mother ; and perhaps leaving that open for Louis too.

I imagine the Royal family has learned from the way Anne and Edward raised their children right out of the spotlight.

Calendargirl

Grantanow

Predictable. No question of a State school, even one close to Windsor. Not exactly a vote for what most of our kids have to accept.

The Royals would never go to a state school.

Why would they?

To be relevant? To value what's on offer? To be humble and face challenges?

merlotgran

^Charles wasn't bullied into going.to Gordonstoun, he wouldn't have had any say whatsoever in the matter. Prince Philip went there and loved it, so that was that for Charles^

Same difference IMO.
Charles was thoroughly miserable there, calling it, ‘Colditz in kilts.’
Princess Anne’s children may have been happy there but it definitely wasn’t the right fit for Charles.
No surprise he sent his own sons to Eton.

Paw was at Gordonstoun at the same time as Prince Charles, but in different houses.
He hated it but (grudgingly) admitted that it was very democratic with an abnormally high proportion of scholarship boys from the local area, they also had relatively unique sporting and ‘service ‘ facilities for the time - lifeboat service, fire brigade service, sailing , outward bound activities rather than your typical English public school rugger, cricket etc.
He didn’t rate it academically either but his father, of a similar temperament to Prince Philip I suspect and a decorated WWII Commando leader, had thought it would ‘toughen him up’

Eton seems to have done a good job with William.

I am sure that William’s wife has sorted out the shortfall, if any? Emotional development is not taught after all.

I don't worry about George, look at his brother Louis - same parents & probably not so different upbringing.
I suppose I'm nature not nurture when it comes to how serious or carefree children turn out - Charlotte isn't exactly a tearaway personality either-

I wouldn't be surprised if George hadn't had a say in which school he goes to - I expect some of his friends will be going to Eton too & it might well be the right fit for him.

MayBee70

I worry about George. He always seems like such a serious little boy, so unlike his younger brother. He often looks as if he has the weight of the world on his shoulders. I guess, when it comes to schools, security has to be a consideration.

Well to be fair, he has the weight of the UK on his shoulders He’ll be well aware of his place in Royal ascent and I feel quite sorry and sad for these “heirs” to the throne.

I hope he is happy and I’m sure things will have changed in terms of home comforts since the olden days.

I think he would enjoyed a more progressive environment too, but no doubt he’ll get lots of visits and see family as often as possible.

Whether we like it or not, Eton is the school of the ruling classes so they'll be used to looking after such a high profile pupil, as they did for his father. I just hope that he is well and happy.

Yes you’re right MollyNew . the school of the ruling classes. It’s important to continue the status quo.

Farzanah

Yes you’re right MollyNew . the school of the ruling classes. It’s important to continue the status quo.

And for us to know our place 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣