Prince George Begins at Eton College, Following Royal Family Tradition
On Tuesday, September 8, Prince George, who is 13 and the son of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, started his first day at the prestigious Eton College, a well-known all-boys boarding school in England. His parents were there to support him, both wearing coordinated outfits: George and William donned suits with blue ties and brown suede shoes, while Kate opted for a dark green dress by Emilia Wickstead. This day also marked four years since Queen Elizabeth II passed away in 2022. To celebrate, Kensington Palace released official photos by Matt Porteous, showcasing George in his Eton uniform. Eton has a rich history of almost 600 years and has educated many royals, including George's dad and uncle, Prince Harry. On his first day, George was expected to take the 'colours test,' an oral quiz about the school’s 25 houses and locations, as noted by People. This moment echoes William's own first day at Eton in 1995, when he was joined by Princess Diana, Prince Charles, and Harry.
Key facts
- Prince George, 13, attended his first day at Eton College on September 8.
- He was accompanied by his parents, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
- The date marked the fourth anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.
- Kensington Palace released official portraits by Matt Porteous.
- George wore the Eton uniform: black tailcoat, waistcoat, pinstripe pants, and white shirt.
- Eton College is an all-boys boarding school attended by Prince William and Prince Harry.
- On his first day, George took the 'colours test,' an oral quiz on house colors and campus locations.
- William's first day at Eton was in 1995, accompanied by Princess Diana, Prince Charles, and Prince Harry.
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- Prince George
- Prince William
- Catherine, Princess of Wales
- Prince Harry
- Princess Diana
- Prince Charles
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Matt Porteous
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- Eton College
- Kensington Palace
- People
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- Eton
- United Kingdom