Royal expert Charlotte Griffiths has suggested Prince George may not follow in his father’s footsteps by attending Eton College.
Speaking on GB News, Griffiths said: “I think this will be the year we find out where Prince George is going to school, and I don’t think it’s going to be Eton.”
The prediction comes despite Prince William’s own education at the prestigious institution.
“William obviously went to Eton and there’s going to be a lot of talk about him going there. I just don’t think Catherine wants him to go there,” Griffiths explained.
Kate doesn’t want George to go to Eton, according to Charlotte Griffiths
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The decision about the future king’s education is expected to be revealed this year.
Griffiths suggested alternative educational paths could be considered for the young prince.
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“I think they might consider something closer to Norfolk. Maybe Marlborough,” she said on GB News.
The choice of Marlborough College would follow the Princess of Wales’s own educational background.
“Catherine went there and absolutely loved it and thrived there,” Griffiths noted.
She added that the school held particular significance for Catherine: “She had a really bad experience at her previous school, so it meant a lot to her that she found Marlborough.”
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The decision about George’s schooling will be significant, with Griffiths noting: “We’ll know what our future King is up to for the next few years.”
The discussion about Prince George’s education comes as the young royal increasingly steps into public duties.
The future king, who turns 11 in July, recently attended the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 6.
The event, spearheaded by Princess Kate, saw the entire Wales family in attendance.
Prince George and Prince William watching the Euros in 2021PA
Social media users noted George’s growing stature, with one observer commenting that he “will be as tall if not taller than his dad, Prince William.”
The service, supported by the Royal Foundation, honoured those working to support babies, young children and families across the UK.
The Wales family appeared stylishly coordinated, with George joining his father and brother in navy with red accents.
Body language expert Judi James has observed Prince George taking on increasing responsibility with his siblings.
“George is now in charge of his brother’s royal rituals and protocol,” James told The Mirror.
She noted how George was “seen nudging Louis back in line” at the Abbey and adjusting his tie in a manner similar to his father.
The expert highlighted George’s quick action to “show his younger brother the pecking order rules.”
Kate was observed “smiling in pride” at the interaction, with James suggesting she showed “possible relief” at Louis’s more mature behaviour.
Royal biographer Robert Jobson attributes this close sibling dynamic to William’s “more tactile parenting style.”