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Which School Will The Prince & Princess of Wales Choose For Their Children?
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The Wales children’s next school is fast becoming one of the most fascinating royal questions of the year.In this episode, we discuss the latest speculation over whether the future King could be heading to Eton, while Wellington College emerges as a serious option for Princess Charlotte and possibly Prince Louis. With insight from Melanie Sanderson of The Good Schools Guide, we look at what each school offers, why the decision matters so much, and what it could reveal about Prince William and Princess Catherine’s hopes for their children.We also cover a busy week for the royal family, including:Prince William and Princess Catherine attending a historic moment at Canterbury Cathedral, the King and Queen’s visit to Cornwall, Prince Andrew’s latest appearance, and what the ongoing fallout could mean for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.If you love royal insight, family dynamics, and the stories shaping the future of the monarchy, this episode is for you.
00:00 Prince George’s school rumours begin
00:56 Welcome and this week in royal news
01:10 King Charles and Queen Camilla in Cornwall
03:53 William and Catherine at a historic church moment
05:00 Prince William’s faith and future role as King
07:57 Nanny Maria receives a royal honour
08:59 Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh property row
10:55 Prince Andrew seen after arrest
12:16 Princess Eugenie’s birthday and York family fallout
13:48 Princess Beatrice marriage rumours addressed
15:32 Melanie Sanderson joins the podcast
18:20 Which school will Prince George go to?
20:50 Why Wellington College is now in the mix
21:41 Could Charlotte and Louis go co-ed?
23:09 How royal school offers work behind the scenes
24:24 Why taking the future King is a ‘poison chalice’
26:22 Eton vs Wellington vs Marlborough vs Oundle
30:30 Why Eton still feels like the frontrunner
31:46 Eton’s phone ban and modern changes
33:14 Is Prince George ready for boarding school?
36:17 What life at Eton is really like
38:18 How Lambrook changed after the Wales children joined
40:26 What each school offers academically and socially
46:12 How much these schools cost
48:02 Could Prince George skip university?
50:06 When might the royal school announcement happen?
53:28 Final thoughts
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