Prince William and Princess Catherine have long been vocal about protecting their children’s privacy, and the new development at Eton College suggests their wishes are being taken seriously as George prepares for senior school.
‘No photography’ signs have been placed at Eton College as the 13-year-old prepares to follow their parents’ footsteps.
The signs are understood to form part of broader updates implemented by the school for all its pupils, rather than measures introduced solely for the young prince.
There’s no dobt taht the college regularly enrols children of high-profile families, and the notices are intended to afford every boy an experience free from unwanted attention.
The challenge facing George differs from that encountered by his father and uncle who primarily had to contend with professional paparazzi.
The latest development may be a surprise for some parents of the students in shock as it occurs just weeks before Prince George is due to start at the prestigious Berkshire institution this September.
Fresh images, being shared by media outlets, taken from outside the school reveal the newly erected notices, designed to deter media and members of the public from capturing images of pupils.
The 13-year-old eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales will walk through Eton’s gates 31 years after his father did the same.
Kensington Palace confirmed earlier that George had opted to follow both Prince William and Prince Harry to the elite boarding school, marking a significant moment for the family.
The decision comes when almost every fellow pupil carries a smartphone, raising the prospect that a single uploaded photograph or video could be taken out of context and cause significant harm to a teenager navigating adolescence.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have consistently prioritised shielding their three children, George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, from public scrutiny, permitting appearances only at select royal occasions.
Within Eton’s walls, every boy is allocated his own individual study-bedroom rather than sharing a dormitory.
The school’s website states that this arrangement ensures each pupil has “his own private space” and is expected “to organise themselves and to develop self-discipline in meeting tasks and deadlines.”
George will also receive round-the-clock police protection. A “Gentlemen’s Agreement” similar to the one struck during Prince William’s time at Eton, whereby organised photo opportunities were exchanged for the prince being left undisturbed otherwise, may also be replicated, Simon Vigar previously told GB News.
2026-08-11 20:08:00
