Prince George to start school at Eton College
Prince George has begun his first day at the elite Eton College, accompanied by the Prince and Princess of Wales. The 13-year-old will board at the historic school, following in the footsteps of his father and other royal family members.
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Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent Watch: Prince George arrives for first day at Eton College Prince George arrived on a rainy morning for his first day at Eton College, accompanied by his father and mother, the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Prince William and Catherine carried umbrellas as they brought George, wearing a jacket and tie, to be welcomed by the head teacher, Simon Henderson, and provost Sir Nicholas Coleridge.
"Welcome, good luck and enjoy," said the head teacher, shaking hands with Prince George.
They made small talk about the bad weather before the new pupil, parents and staff disappeared inside the historic school, where 13-year-old George will be a boarder.
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