Why are the Wales kids attending Marlborough instead of Eton? FAQs(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelThe royal family is already planning for the upcoming school years for Prince George , 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. The three will obviously attend a prestigious school, but there has reportedly been a startling departure from royal custom due to maternal and sibling relationships.Several reports state that the three will eventually enrol at Marlborough College . When Prince William became the first senior royal to attend Eton, he was defying royal convention. He felt educators focused too much on success, being the best, or the top.Marlborough College allows all three siblings to attend together, promoting unity and leveraging their mother Kate Middleton's familial ties to the school.Unlike their father and uncle, who attended Eton College, the royal children will attend Marlborough College, which represents a shift away from male-dominated educational traditions.

Source: The Times January 07, 2025 21:17 UTC