Overview
- Former royal butler Grant Harrold told media on Thursday that he can imagine Catherine personally teaching her three children to drive, but his remarks are speculative and not an official announcement.
- Harrold said royals still must take standard theory and practical tests and would normally use a discreet, locally based instructor who has undergone security checks.
- Prince George, who turns 13 next month, could reach driving age in about four years and media outlets reporting on Thursday also repeated unconfirmed claims that his enrolment at Eton this September is likely to be announced.
- Harrold recalled that William and Prince Harry passed their driving tests at 17 in Cirencester, and he argued a licence matters for younger royals because many family homes are remote and a licence offers personal independence.
- If lessons go ahead, they would require careful logistical planning to vet instructors, protect privacy, and balance security with the couple’s stated aim of giving their children a relatively normal upbringing.