Taking to the comments section to voice their thoughts, one user penned: “I remember Prince Charles (now King Charles of course) was sent away to Gordonstoun and absolutely hated it. This was the choice of his father the Duke of Edinburgh to ‘toughen him up’ but I feel we should look for a school which complements a child’s natural abilities and personality … NOT try to make them something they are not.
“This has to surely apply to any family, Royal or not?! William is in danger of repeating the mistakes of the past just because he enjoyed Eton. It may not suit Prince George and if Kate is worried he may be bullied then that should be taken into consideration.” Another wrote: “At Marlborough Prince George will, hopefully, be able to make contact with a spectrum of people who have not had the privileges that members of the aristocracy and moneyed people have.”
While a third expressed: “Kate is right not wanting to send Prince George to Eton,” as another posted: “Boarding school is not the issue, Eton is. Not an advisable or sound choice unfortunately.”
Meanwhile, 10 per cent said that Kate is “not at all” right, as one reader shared: “Why is tradition not a good thing? I think both boys must attend, and even Archie needs the formal education which all children in the Royal Family have.
“Kate needs to understand that for him (her son George) to mature and learn that he can be away from Mommy is a show of strength, which will help prepare him for his future as King one day.” A second echoed: “He should go to Eton, as should Louis.”
Meanwhile, four per cent selected the option ‘Other’, as one person voiced: “I am sure they will make a proper decision and only time will tell. I wish the young man well on his new school for the future. Everyone has differences in opinion anyway, probably nothing to worry about.”
A second wrote: “Out of date boarding for children, every child should be able to go home to their families wherever possible. They can make their own choices at 16/18 as to their own further education. Support from parents is massively important to teenagers.”
“Century’s behind modern Britain with these stuffy old traditions, they should go to public school with normal kids and learn how to be real,” penned another.
Please note that the poll is still live, so these results may change after the article has been published.
You can still vote in the poll HERE to have your say on the topic. Is Kate right for not wanting to send Prince George to Eton? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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