Prince George may be the future king of the country, but he attends school just like any other child, according to his parents—sharing the same joys and frustrations.
While he spent his first few years of education at school in London, the prince now attends Lambrook School in Windsor, along with his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Last year, Princess Catherine reluctantly agreed to her eldest son’s wish to be just like his father and attend Eton. However, it’s not something she would have chosen herself due to her own boarding school experiences.
Princess Catherine was heartbroken, as she was horribly bullied at her first boarding school and can’t bear the thought of George suffering through that.
Marlborough College is one of the country’s most prestigious public schools, with a rich history in educating poets, artists, and now a future queen.
In 1996, a 14-year-old Catherine arrived at Marlborough, having left her previous school, Downe House, after alleged bullying. Marlborough became her new home, giving Kate a chance to build her confidence and friendships again.
However, settling into her new school was not easy. The shy and slender princess, still dealing with the emotional toll of her past experiences, didn’t instantly stand out.
Her roommate, Gemma Williamson, described her as “thin and pale” upon arrival, and according to her house tutor, Joan Gall, stress caused her eczema to flare up.
Today, the princess is a fashion and beauty trendsetter. Anything she wears instantly causes the “Kate Effect,” with clothing and makeup brands seeing an influx of new customers wanting to emulate her style.
Despite her future as a global beauty icon, Catherine wasn’t immediately noticed by her male peers at school. In fact, boys at Marlborough would rate the girls as they passed by, and she was harshly given a score of just 2 out of 10—a surprise to those who now admire her poise and elegance.
It didn’t matter much, though. As time passed, the princess blossomed into a confident and accomplished young woman. She excelled at hockey, becoming co-captain of the tennis team, and grew into a popular figure who was well-liked by her peers.
Even though her social circle grew, she was known as the grounded, responsible one among her friends. While her peers occasionally snuck out for nights out in Reading, Catherine stayed behind.
Though she was a model student, everyone is allowed one “naughty” slip-up: her only rule break was when she became sick on the train home after a hockey party.
The Catherine we know now transformed from a shy teen into a beautiful and confident young woman. She left Marlborough with top A-level results and was voted “Most Likely to Be Loved by Everybody” in her yearbook.
For her, Marlborough wasn’t just a fresh start; it was the place where she truly blossomed, laying the foundation for her future royal life.
Therefore, the princess believes sending George to such a “stuffy” institution goes against their efforts to modernize the monarchy.
Catherine long disagreed with her husband about sending George away, even though it’s a tradition. George will be able to visit his family every weekend, as it’s only a five-minute drive from their Windsor home. However, she’s still worried that she will miss him dearly.
The source continued, adding that the princess is finally giving in to her husband’s wishes.
Along with studying classic areas of the curriculum, including maths, sciences, and English, the prince also takes part in lessons outside the classroom, such as litter picking.
This activity only annoyed George, who, like his dad, finds the concept of people throwing rubbish on the ground frustrating.
Since then, William has given more insight into what school life looks like for the future king, including that George has taken up triathlons as a hobby, believed to be part of his school’s activities.
Princess Catherine also spoke about George’s education last year when she revealed that the 10-year-old was starting to face the daunting concept of exams.