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Sophie Visits Eton, Prince George Absent Due to Break
5 Oct
Summary
- Duchess of Edinburgh visited Eton College for a string competition.
- Prince George was on a school break and likely not present.
- Eton is a prestigious boarding school attended by Prince George.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, standing in for her husband Prince Edward, attended Eton College last week. She was there to present an award at the International String Competition Final on Friday, October 2. Prince George, who began attending the prestigious all-boys boarding school in September, was not present for the ceremony.
It is highly probable that Prince George was not at Eton during his great-aunt's visit, as the school observed its first 'short leave' break from October 2 to October 4, allowing boarding students to return home. Founded in 1440, Eton College has a long history of educating members of the British royal family and national leaders.
Prince George reportedly expressed a desire to follow in his father Prince William's footsteps by attending Eton. The choice of school was attributed to its academic excellence and its ability to develop students for leadership roles. Meanwhile, Prince Edward and Sophie's son, James, Earl of Wessex, is set to attend university this fall.
