Overview

• Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are due to return to Lambrook School within days, according to new reports.
• This school year is expected to be the last in which all three siblings attend the same school, with George set to begin secondary education in 2026 at age 12.
• Kensington Palace has not announced George’s next school, with Eton College and Marlborough College repeatedly cited in coverage and some outlets reporting expectations of Eton.
• Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said the final Lambrook year marks a milestone and suggested George may feel nervous about the change and evolving parental involvement.
• A 2018 anecdote resurfaced of Kate borrowing socks at Peter Jones during shoe shopping for George and Charlotte, used to illustrate the family’s relatable back‑to‑school routines.