Prince George, the ۱۳-year-old son of the heir to the British throne, arrived at Eton College, one of the most famous schools in the world, on Tuesday amidst light rain. He was warmly welcomed by the headmaster, Simon Henderson, who smiled and said to him, "Welcome, good luck, and enjoy your time here."
Studying in a space filled with history and traditions
This young man, who is second in line to the throne, will complete his secondary education at this prestigious school. Eton College, which has an annual fee of over £۶۳,۰۰۰ (about $۸۵,۰۰۰), is specifically designed for wealthy families. Despite the school's proximity to his home in Windsor, George is set to reside in the dormitory of this elite institution.
Eton, located in Berkshire, has not only been the place of education for his father and uncle, Prince Harry, but also for ۲۰ past Prime Ministers of Britain, including Boris Johnson and David Cameron. This school is recognized as a symbol of elitism and class divide in Britain, with its history dating back to ۱۴۴۰ when it was founded by King Henry VI.
Is George stepping onto a different path?
Eton College educates boys aged ۱۳ to ۱۸ and has preserved many of its traditions and customs, including a specific uniform that consists of a black tailcoat, black waistcoat, white shirt, and tie. The school admits nearly ۱,۳۵۰ students each year.
On the day of Prince George's arrival, it was also the fourth anniversary of his grandfather's reign, King Charles III, which was commemorated with a gun salute in central London. Does this prince's entry into Eton College signify a continuation of old traditions in the royal family, or can he bring new changes to this elitism?
