Prince George joins Eton College, follows in father William's footsteps 31 yrs later

Prince George has joined the prestigious Eton college, following in the footsteps of his father Prince William. 

The 13-year-old royal was accompanied by William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, as he arrived at the historic Berkshire boarding school, marking an important milestone for the future king.

George’s arrival was particularly significant for William, who attended Eton himself 31 years ago. William began at the school in September 1995, also aged 13, accompanied by his parents, then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

The striking similarities between the two occasions have brought the royal family’s connection to the school into focus. Father and son have both begun their Eton journeys at the same age and in the same month, more than three decades apart.

For George, the day marks his transition into a new stage of education and the beginning of boarding school life.

Founded by King Henry VI in 1440, Eton is one of Britain’s most prestigious schools and has educated generations of prominent figures, including British prime ministers and members of the royal family.

William spent five years at Eton before going on to study at the University of St Andrews, where he later met Catherine.

George’s decision to attend Eton continues a tradition established by his father, while also marking a departure from the educational path followed by his grandfather, King Charles III, who attended Gordonstoun in Scotland.

The royal family’s appearance at Eton therefore carried both personal and historical significance, with William returning to the school through the experience of his eldest son.

As George begins his years at the institution, images from his first day are likely to become part of the visual record of Britain’s future king, just as photographs of William’s arrival at Eton remain part of the royal archive.