As heir to the throne, Prince George’s life is scrutinised. Unfortunately for Prince William and Princess Kate, that also means that any and every decision they make concerning their son’s life is up for debate.
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Since Prince George turned 10 in July 2023 all the media is talking about is what secondary school he will attend. Many have speculated that the heir will follow in his father’s footsteps and go to Eton but other schools have been mentioned. Among them, the Princess of Wales’ old school: Marlborough College, which will cost the couple £47,000 per year.
Though the decision doesn’t seem to have been made yet, an old story about Marlborough could sway the couple.
A former Marlborough teacher in the midst of scandal
This scandal isn’t recent. According to Express, Wiltshire police are investigating an incident which took place in the 1980s. According to the police a man in his eighties was arrested after a member of the public reported a ‘non-recent sexual assault’.
The man, whose identity remains secret, has since been bailed out while the investigation is ongoing.
The Sun reported Marlborough College’s response to the scandal. A spokesperson for the school assured the public that they ‘take any allegation of this nature extremely seriously’ no matter how far back they date.
The spokesperson continued:
The College places safeguarding at the heart of everything it does and the wellbeing and welfare of our pupils and staff always remain our top priority.
This is a huge blow for the school which is considered one of the best in the country and which has welcomed many high profile people over the years.
Another option for Prince George
On 20 February 2024, the frenzy around what school Prince George will attend continued. This time Mirror reported that the Prince and Princess of Wales had visited St Edward's School in Oxford.
According to the tabloid, St Edward’s School would require the royals to pay £46,980 per year. Though it is expensive, St Edward’s is worth the around the same as Eton. The school’s website explains that they welcome both boys and girls which has been reported to be important to the Waleses.
Moreover, though it is a boarding school, it can be a day school. The school’s website explains:
Underlying everything at Teddies is our mission to prepare our pupils for the rest of their lives by encouraging their passions and talents, enabling them to discover new ones and supporting them to achieve their own potential.
St Edward’s also seems to enjoy a population of students from all around the globe. The school in situated on the North of Oxford and ‘occupies 100 glorious acres’. The school has three main values: Integrity, Kindness and Courage.
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Sources:
Express: Teacher at Princess Kate's old private school at centre of historic 'sex attack' probe
Mirror: Why Prince William and Kate are really considering £47,000-per-year boarding school 'Teddies' for Prince George
