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Prince George Will Occupy a Single Study-Bedroom at Eton

Eton’s rule requiring every boy to have a private study-bedroom will shape his move to full-time boarding and how the school manages privacy for high-profile pupils.

Overview

  • Prince George is set to start at Eton College in September 2026 and, under the school’s published policy, will have his own study-bedroom like every other pupil.
  • Eton is a full boarding school so George will live on campus during term time and return home only for weekends and school holidays.
  • Reporting says the college did not grant an exception to its accommodation rule for George, meaning he will not share a room with any of the roughly 260 boys in his intake.
  • The family and school are expected to arrange bespoke on-site security for George but details will remain private to protect his safety and the school’s operations.
  • George will face customary Eton rites of entry, including the so-called 'colours test', and will join an institution known for high fees and recent sports facility upgrades that frame the context of his move.