Prince George turns 12 on July 22, but his parents, Prince William and Kate, remain private about birthday celebrations. Royal commentator Duncan Larcombe notes they’ve kept past birthdays low-key. Despite his public role, they prioritize a normal, close-knit upbringing, with family values and potential plans for future education at Eton College.
George will not attend the school until he turns 13, but children need to be registered when they turn 10.
Royal expert Jennie Bond commented on the possible decision for Prince George to attend Eton and said, “The choice of school for the children will tell us a lot about William and Catherine.”
She added: “So far, they’ve been such a hands-on parents and, personally, I think it would be sad to see them send their children away to boarding school. I would applaud a decision to keep them as day pupils at schools nearby their home. But I think both William and Catherine were happy at boarding school. I suppose it’s what they know, and perhaps they will want to pass this experience on to their children,” she told OK!
Bond continued: “I imagine it will be all or nothing – in other words, all three will go away to school, or none of them. I will be cheering loudly if they decide to keep their children close and nurture them through their adolescence as they have nurtured them through the young years.”
SDuring a school visit, Kate spoke with teachers about drama opportunities and school plays. Highgate’s headteacher, Adam Pettitt, urged parents to prioritize screen-free time, advocating mobile phone limits until age 14. He emphasized replacing screen time with shared, enriching experiences between children and the adults who care for them.
