Expert Forecasts Prince George's Secondary School Choice

Prince George's Secondary School Future

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, has confirmed that his eldest son, Prince George, sometimes attends Lambrook, a private school near Ascot where all three of his children are enrolled. However, the pressing question on everyone’s mind is: where will Prince George go for his secondary education starting in September?

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been seen visiting several prestigious schools, including Eton College, Oundle School, and Marlborough College. Royal experts have spoken to insiders and tapped into their networks, offering insights into which institution might ultimately welcome Prince George.

In the latest issue of the Palace Confidential newsletter, Richard Kay and Charlotte Griffiths share their top predictions for where the young prince will continue his education.

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Opinion: A Concerning Decision

It sounded like a promising news story when the Prince of Wales announced plans to sell 20% of the Duchy of Cornwall land to build homes, stating he would invest £500 million in tackling the 'housing and nature crisis' facing the country. This initiative, ostensibly aimed at addressing housing and environmental issues, seems noble, especially since he promises to allocate £160 million toward housing solutions and affordable homes.

His focus on homelessness, an interest inherited from his mother, Diana, aligns with his wife, Catherine's passion for early childhood development. These two causes seem to go hand in hand—after all, you cannot raise children well if you are not secure in your own home.

However, the announcement comes as we learn that the Prince and Princess of Wales pay around £300,000 annually in rent for their "forever" home in Windsor Great Park, Forest Lodge. They still occasionally reside at Kensington Palace in London and Anmer Hall on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, a wedding gift from the late Queen.

Most of Prince William’s private income comes from the £20 million a year he receives from the Duchy of Cornwall property empire. Therefore, the Waleses are far from being precarious tenants who are at the mercy of a landlord. They will never experience the struggles of the housing market.

Can Prince William Truly Understand the Housing Crisis?

This leads me to question whether he is the right person to lead this housing initiative. How can someone so privileged truly understand the difficulties he claims to want to help others overcome?

Unless you’ve faced the reality of being unable to buy a house, being evicted, or forced to rent, you cannot begin to grasp how housing—or the lack thereof—impacts every aspect of life. I lost my home in 2018 and had to rent from a private landlord. During that time, I woke up each morning terrified. I moved around my temporary home cautiously, afraid to hang pictures or change appliances. Small repairs were often ignored, such as fixing a gutter that let water into my bathroom.

Central heating was only installed after I finally moved out. As a renter, you’re treated as less than human, seen as a financial liability. It's a precarious way to live, and I wonder if a prince could ever truly understand that experience.

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