Overview
- Prince George began at Eton on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, arriving with the Prince and Princess of Wales and receiving a personal greeting from headmaster Simon Henderson.
- Kensington Palace released official photographs of George in Eton dress after the brief arrival while the family limited press access so only a small number of cameras recorded the moment.
- Eton requires full boarding for 13-year-olds and enforces strict device rules for new pupils, giving first-years basic 'brick' phones without internet to reduce online exposure.
- The school sits a short drive from the Wales family home at Forest Lodge, which will let George visit more easily than many boarders and help the family keep close contact.
- Choosing Eton continues a family pattern—William and Harry both attended—and highlights a broader effort to combine traditional elite schooling, heavy institutional support, and tighter privacy controls as George prepares for public life.