Prince George has officially begun a major new chapter at Eton College, with Prince William and Kate Middleton accompanying their eldest son for the important milestone. The 13-year-old’s arrival at the prestigious Berkshire school has attracted considerable attention from royal watchers, particularly because his father also attended Eton.
William and Kate appeared relaxed as they accompanied George to the school and were welcomed by Eton’s headteacher, Simon Henderson. The family moment marked an important transition for George as he begins life at one of Britain’s best-known boarding schools.
However, an interesting detail surrounding the Wales family’s connection with Eton has now caught the attention of royal fans.
Eton College’s official Instagram account follows Prince William and Kate Middleton, as well as the official account of the Royal Family. Despite George now being a pupil at the school, however, William and Kate do not appear to follow Eton’s Instagram account themselves.
The social media detail has naturally sparked curiosity among royal followers, especially after George’s highly anticipated move to Eton. Fans have been closely watching the school’s social media activity since news of George’s admission became public, with many commenting on posts connected to the young royal.
The situation is particularly interesting because William has a personal connection to the school. He became the first senior member of the British royal family to attend Eton, beginning his education there in 1995. His own experience makes George’s arrival at the same institution a notable continuation of the family’s educational history.
George’s first day also carried a strong sense of family history. William previously attended Eton before continuing his education at the University of St Andrews, while George is now beginning his own teenage years at the same famous institution.
For William and Kate, the decision to accompany George personally on his first day highlighted the importance of the occasion. Images and footage showed the couple appearing comfortable as they helped their son settle into his new surroundings.
The Instagram detail, meanwhile, should not necessarily be interpreted as a sign of tension between the Wales family and Eton. Social-media following habits can have many explanations, and there has been no indication from William or Kate that their decision not to follow the account carries any particular message.
Still, the small detail has become another talking point among royal fans as George begins this significant stage of his education.
Key Takeaways
- Prince George has started at Eton College, following in his father Prince William’s footsteps.
- William and Kate accompanied George when he arrived for his first day.
- Eton College’s Instagram account follows William, Kate and the official Royal Family account.
- William and Kate do not appear to follow Eton’s Instagram account.
- The social-media detail has attracted attention from royal watchers.
- There is no confirmed indication that the Instagram situation represents a disagreement or deliberate snub.
