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Prince William and Kate Middleton's eldest son, Prince George, is settling into life far from his family at Eton College.
The 13-year-old royal began his higher education on September 8th, when the Prince and Princess of Wales stepped out with their son to support him on his first day at the royal boarding school.
Notably, the school, where Prince William, Prince Harry, Duke of Gloucester and other royals have studied, revisited policies and introduced new restrictions to improve the quality of the educational process.
Reportedly, the decision has also been welcomed by the future King and Queen of Britain, whose son has been enrolled at the school since the beginning of this month.
The Telegraph reported that mentors and deans of Eton College restricted the newly enrolled boys from having access to a smartphone under the school's strict rules.
Instead, students can use basic "brick" phones for calls and texts, but the devices don't have internet access.
The policy will no doubt come as a relief to Prince William and Kate Middleton, who have spoken publicly about their concerns over children's use of devices and mental health.
"The phone decision was very much welcomed by parents, and the boys are so busy, they don't have time to be sat on their beds, scrolling TikTok," the managing editor, Melanie Sanderson, at The Good Schools Guide recently revealed.
What is the new restriction introduced at Eton College?
According to additional details regarding the policy, the students will also not be allowed to use their school-issued iPads after 9 P.M.
The new restriction comes after several parents expressed concerns about kids' gaming and screen habits.
Despite being disciplined parents to their kids, Prince William once publicly clarified that he has not provided any devices to his three kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, and Prince Louis.
"None of our children have any phones, which we're very strict about," the next heir to the British throne explained.
Boarding life of George, 13
The second in line to the British throne lives in a single room on campus, encouraging high independence from day one.
He is bound to wear the traditional Eton uniform featuring a black tailcoat, a waistcoat, and a stiff white collar. He also manages his own schedule across the large, university-style campus.
Prince George is expected to continue the family tradition of having weekly afternoon tea with his grandfather, King Charles, at nearby Windsor Castle.
