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Prince George has embarked on a new journey alongside his proud parents, Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton.
On Tuesday, September 8th, after leaving their eldest son and future monarch at the Public school in Windsor, Eton College, the Prince and Princess of Wales boosted their all-grown son's confidence for his higher education.
For the unversed, William and Kate dominated the headlines yesterday when they braved the lighter drizzle to drop George to the royal school on his first day.
The 13-year-old British Royal Family memb er – who is second in line of the throne after his father was seen beaming as he was accompanied by his parents before he starts the new chapter of his life.
First rainy day at Eton College
Now, taking to their Instagram account, the future King and Queen share the first message after dropping their son off at the storied Berkshire boarding school.
"George's first day at Eton," the overjoyed parents wrote.
George was also greeted at the school by head teacher Simon Henderson, marking the official start of a new phase that will carry him through his teenage years.
As the post gained traction online, King Charles III also liked it after learning that another heir has stepped into adulthood, like other royal members.
How does Eton College hold a special role within the Royal Family?
It is pertinent to note that Prince George – who celebrated his 13th birthday on July 22nd, 2013, thirty years before Prince William attended the same college in September 1995.
Prince Harry, the first cousins of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, Prince Arthur of Connaught, Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and Lord Frederick Windsor have attended the royal boarding academy.
When did Prince William attend Eton College?
Notably, Prince George started his college journey on September 8th, 2026, which he will conclude after five years, typically from age 13 to 18, covering years 9 through 13/Sixth Form.
