Prince George to start at Eton under unprecedented security and privacy rules

Prince George, aged 13, is scheduled to start at Eton College, the world’s most prestigious public school, with tuition of £65,673 per year. A customary photo call will likely be the only public image of him for the foreseeable future, a stark contrast to the media-friendly exposure given to his father William in 1995 and uncle Harry in 1998. The royal family has opted against providing regular school updates or publishing his GCSE and A-Level results.

Security will be handled by a dedicated 24-member private team and police officers, addressing the difficulty of protecting a pupil whose daily route traverses the town rather than a closed campus. New signage forbids photographing students, yet public photography in open areas remains legal, prompting concerns about smart-glass devices. Commentators note that the tighter approach reflects lessons learned from past royal-press conflicts and evolving privacy laws.