LONDON - Britain's Prince George is set to attend the elite UK school Eton College, continuing a family tradition that includes his father, William, the Prince of Wales, and a long list of former prime ministers. Kensington Palace confirmed in a statement to CNN on Tuesday that Prince George will join Eton College from September.
Eton College: A Prestigious Institution
Located in the English county of Berkshire, Eton College educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts approximately 270 students per academic year. It is one of Britain's most prestigious fee-paying schools, boasting a notable alumni list that includes celebrities and 20 of the country's 58 prime ministers. Among them are former Conservative Prime Ministers Boris Johnson, who led the UK from 2019 to 2022, and David Cameron, who served from 2010 to 2016. Other famous Old Etonians include actors Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hiddleston.
School Fees and Boarding
For the current 2025/26 academic year, the school fee at Eton, located in Windsor just west of London, is £63,298.80 (approximately $84,900). Full boarding is the only option for students, meaning they study and sleep within the school grounds. This arrangement means that George, aged 12, will be living just 3.5 miles from the family home, Forest Lodge, in Windsor Great Park.
George is the oldest of the Wales' three children and is second in line to the British throne. He will turn 13 in July before starting at Eton College in September. His father, Prince William, attended the school from 1995, and his uncle, Prince Harry, did so from 1998.
