Prince William and Kate Middleton are as dedicated parents as they are senior royals of the Firm. For the longest time, they have contemplated the future of their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, who have to follow strict rules at home. The decisions have heavily revolved around their future schooling.
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As Prince George, the heir to the throne, approaches the age for secondary education, discussions have intensified regarding the most suitable environment for his development. For months, speculation has swirled about where George, now 11, will continue his education after finishing at Lambrook School. In 2023, it was reported that he may go to Eton like his father and Kate was ‘heartbroken’ about it.
Prince George to go to Marlborough College like Kate Middleton
Insiders have now claimed that Prince George will go to Marlborough College like his mother Kate. According to Tatler, if George goes to Marlborough, it will be the first time a male heir attends a co-educational school.
Marlborough holds special significance for Kate who thrived there during her teenage years and it boasts an illustrious alumni list, including the Princess who joined the college in 1996. The source said conversations about George attending Marlborough have ‘ramped up’ recently and discussion about which house he will call home is also in talks. The source added:
Parents have been talking about nothing else and discussions have really ramped up in recent weeks but security is obviously a massive consideration.
With security in mind, it is believed that George would board at C1 House. As a house located within the College’s main quad, the all-boys accommodation will be the safest for him. As compared to other houses, it is a short walk to reach classes. This means that the kids will be living away from home, should they go to Marlborough College and it will be a major change in their current lifestyle.
Everything we know about Marlborough College: Kate’s former school
Marlborough College, founded in 1843, is a prestigious boarding school that offers a mix of academic excellence and extracurricular opportunities. Located in Wiltshire, England, it is a renowned co-educational independent full-boarding school for students aged 13 to 18.
According to the College’s website, the annual boarding fees for the 2024/2025 academic year are £50,985, meaning, approximately £19,700 per term. Situated approximately 45 miles from Windsor, the college is about a 1.5-hour drive away from Kate and William’s Adelaide Cottage. Marlborough’s co-educational environment has been a hallmark since 1989. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including those for sports, arts, and leadership.
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Tatler: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis ‘will all attend Kate Middleton’s alma mater, Marlborough College’, say insiders
