George’s move echoes his father’s experience: William was happy at Eton, a factor the family researched carefully when choosing the next step. Insiders say George has long wanted to follow in his dad’s footsteps.
He’s already had short stays boarding at Lambrook, a regular feeder for Eton, and benefited from prep-school routines and life skills. In the days before the break he joined his mother at RAF Coningsby, even taking turns in aircraft cockpits and appearing almost as tall as her.