Kate Middleton is happy to have her eldest son back. The Prince and Princess of Wales have adapted to one of their biggest changes yet. Earlier this year, 13-year-old Prince George left the home he grew up in to continue his studies at Eton College, the prestigious boarding school that his father and his uncle, Prince Harry, also attended. He’s back for the school break.
© Max Mumby/IndigoEarlier this month, Middleton noted her joy at the prospect of having George back. “My children break up tomorrow, and I can’t wait to have them all home,” she said, as reported by our sister website HELLO!.
Middleton was visiting The Treehouse, a children’s hospice in Ipswich, and made a surprise stop at Cafe 98, a charity shop. The visit was part of her role as patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, one of her longest-held patronages, which she took on in 2012, a year after marrying Prince William. On her visit, she met different volunteers and people, who asked questions about her kids: George, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8.
© The Prince and Princess of WalesAccording to a woman who met her, the Princess made it clear just how much she missed her son. She “said she’s looking forward to George coming home — she’s missed him. They may be going somewhere [during the break],” said the woman, as reported by the outlet.
This marks the first public instance when Middleton has spoken about her son after he left for boarding school in September.
A look back at George’s first day at Eton
© WireImagePrince George has been following in his father’s footsteps when it comes to his education. In September, he arrived at Eton College with his parents, meeting the school’s headmaster. The trio was photographed walking across one of the school’s quadrangles to greet headmaster Simon Henderson and provost Sir Nicholas Coleridge. Later that day, the first photos of George in Eton’s famous uniform were released.
The institution schools boys between the ages of 13 and 18 and has a long history, being one of the most famous and prestigious schools in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI and has been the school of countless prime ministers, aristocrats, princes and kings. Prince William studied there from 1995 to 2000, and Prince Harry followed from 1998 to 2003.
This marks George’s first school break, which consists of 16 days and officially began on October 23rd. He’ll be staying with his parents and siblings until term resumes on November 8. His siblings attend Lambrook School, George's alma mater.
© Kensington Palace
