Overview
- Prince George will turn 13 in July 2026 and is due to start secondary school in September, marking a shift to his next stage of education.
- In recent months he joined tightly managed appearances, including a Buckingham Palace VE Day tea with veterans, the Festival of Remembrance, and Christmas volunteering at The Passage.
- Kensington Palace said it was important to Prince William to share The Passage’s work with his son and to volunteer alongside him.
- Prince William has said none of his children have smartphones, noting George may get a device with limited access at secondary school, with commentators describing family tensions over the issue.
- The family has not announced a school choice, with media speculation pointing to options such as Eton or Marlborough that remain unconfirmed.