Overview
- Prince George is due to leave Lambrook in July 2026 and begin Year 9 at a new senior school in September.
- Eton College and Marlborough College are widely reported as the frontrunners, with the couple understood to have visited both.
- Royal commentators say boarding is likely, noting Eton’s proximity to the family’s Windsor base and Marlborough’s co-educational option.
- Kensington Palace has not confirmed a selection, and outlets report the announcement will come near enrollment; suggestions that security and proximity could influence the decision remain speculative.
- Reporting highlights Princess Kate’s focus on wellbeing and a grounded routine for her children, as the couple gradually introduce George to public duties in a measured “slow game.”