A decision that could shape the future of the monarchy is looming: where will Prince George go to school?
Oundle School, a sprawling institution founded in 1556, has emerged as a frontrunner for Kate and William. There's even speculation that all three royal children could eventually walk its hallowed halls.
Kate has previously stated her desire to keep her children at the same school, hinting at a unified educational path for the young royals.
Oundle charges between £22,000 for day pupils and £45,000 a year for full-time boarders. It's a place that venerates tradition yet champions eco-consciousness and is celebrated for its pastoral care and outstanding sports and music programs.
Now the third-largest boarding school in England, behind Eton and Millfield, Oundle houses around 820 boarders and 310 day pupils. It first admitted girls in 1990 and now boasts a 60/40 male-to-female ratio.
Students—known as Oundelians—can board from age 11 and study a dazzling array of subjects, including Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese. Its alumni roster reads like a who's who: Richard Dawkins, Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson, and England rugby stars Tom and Ben Curry.
But Oundle isn't the only name in the hat. Prince George could follow his father's footsteps to Eton College, where Prince William and Prince Harry were educated. Or he might attend his mother's alma mater, Marlborough College, which also educated Pippa and James Middleton.
Royal broadcaster Helena Chard revealed that the decision has sparked "much speculation" and that the Prince and Princess of Wales have reportedly been "arguing and debating" the choice for years.
Melanie Sanderson, managing editor of The Good Schools Guide, recently shared a hunch: she believes Eton will ultimately be the couple's final pick.
The clock is ticking. The future King's next school will define his education and perhaps his reign. And the world is watching.
