Royal experts warn Sussex comeback could cloud Prince George's Eton debut

Prince George is slated to start at Eton College on September 8, marking the first time the Prince and Princess of Wales will send their eldest child to boarding school. Concurrently, Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to the United Kingdom with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, raising concerns among royal commentators about added media pressure. Kinsey Schofield expressed sympathy for William and Kate, suggesting the Sussexes' arrival could turn an otherwise private family moment into a public spectacle.

Richard Fitzwilliams warned that the couple's return might intensify scrutiny on the royal family and questioned their motives for coming back. Other experts, including Amanda Matta and Neil Sean, emphasized the importance of keeping George's debut free from competing headlines, noting the Palace’s desire to protect the narrative surrounding the future heir.