Prince George has begun his education at Eton College, following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, and uncle, Prince Harry. The 13-year-old arrived at the prestigious boarding school accompanied by William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. George was welcomed by headteacher Simon Henderson, who wished him well as he started the new chapter. His move marks his transition from Lambrook, where he previously studied alongside his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Eton College, founded by King Henry VI in 1440, is an all-boys boarding school located close to Windsor Castle and the Wales family's home. The institution has a long association with Britain's political, cultural and public life, with 20 British prime ministers among its former pupils. Its alumni also include actors Hugh Laurie, Damian Lewis, Tom Hiddleston and Eddie Redmayne, along with writers such as George Orwell and Ian Fleming. George's arrival therefore places him within a school community with centuries of history and a notable list of former students.

George's decision to attend Eton was formally announced by Kensington Palace in June, ending months of speculation over his secondary education. Several other schools had reportedly been considered, including Marlborough College, which was attended by Catherine, and co-educational schools in north London. By choosing Eton, George has continued a family tradition, although his grandfather, King Charles III, followed a different educational path and attended Gordonstoun in Scotland. Unlike his previous school, George will now board away from his family during term time.

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Prince William attended Eton after joining the school in 1995, while Prince Harry followed in 1998. George's arrival therefore creates another direct connection between three generations of the royal family's recent history. His first day began in Eton's historic School Yard, an area associated with the institution's long heritage and overlooked by Lupton's Tower. While his royal status has drawn considerable attention to the move, the transition also represents a familiar stage of adolescence as he begins boarding school and adjusts to a new environment.

George's first day at Eton also fell on September 8, exactly four years after the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III. The timing added a symbolic element to an important moment for the royal family, particularly because George is second in line to the British throne. His education is likely to remain under public attention because of his future constitutional role, although his school life will also involve the ordinary experiences of meeting classmates, studying and taking part in school activities.

The move to Eton marks the beginning of a new phase in George's education and separates his daily school life from that of his younger siblings. It also connects him with a school attended by both his father and uncle while giving him an experience distinct from theirs. For the young royal, the transition combines a familiar family tradition with the independence that comes with boarding education. As George settles into life at Eton, his progress will continue to attract interest because of both the institution's history and his place in the future of the British monarchy.

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