Kate Middleton makes emotional admission about Prince George as she welcomes him back from Eton for break
Prince George has reunited with his parents after completing his first term as a student at Eton College.
As reported by Hello! Magazine, the 13-year-old son of Kate Middleton and Prince William arrived back at his family home, Forest Lodge, in Great Windsor Park for the start of Eton’s ‘Long Leave,’ aka a half term.
The prestigious school’s website outlines that ‘Long Leave begins on Friday (23 October), with students expected to be back on campus by Sunday (8 November).
Longer than most half-terms, Kate and Will’s eldest will get to enjoy 16 whole days at home - something his mum has definitely missed!
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On Thursday (22 October), the Princess of Wales was quizzed about her children when she visited a charity shop run by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices as part of a royal engagement.
As per the Press Association, friends Denise Ashton, 68, and Essie Landsborough, 75, were sat in the charity shop’s cafe area when Kate came over for a chat.
Speaking of their conversation afterwards, Denise said: “She said she’s looking forward to George coming home - she’s missed him.”
She added: “They may be going somewhere (during the break).”
As reported by Hello!, a young child also told the Princess it was his last day of school before the half-term break, to which she responded: "My children break up tomorrow, and I can't wait to have them all home."
The timing is perfect, as George can also reunite with his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, eight, who are also on half term for the next two weeks.
It won't have been the first time George is home, though, as students had a 'Short Leave' of the term from 2 to 4 October, and a short B weekend from19 Sep to 20 Sep, where boarding students can leave the school after finishing their Saturday commitments and return by Sunday evening
Following in the footsteps of his dad, William, and his uncle Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, George started his journey at the school on 8 September, when he was waved off by his proud parents.
Eton’s roll call of famous past students includes actors Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie and Eddie Redmayne, a large number of prime ministers including Lord David Cameron, writers George Orwell and Ian Fleming, and adventurer Bear Grylls.
The institution also has its own unique ways and rules, and George is having to learn the ‘Eton Glossary’ and wear the boarding school’s historic uniform.
The teenager posed for an official portrait in a black tailcoat, waistcoat and pinstriped trousers, with a white collar - with fans gushing that he looked exactly like his dad when he was the same age.
Beyond academic learning and sporting activities, the school also has a reputation for instilling self-reliance and leadership, as students have to do many non-academic tasks themselves.
Admission is rigorous, with the boys going through stringent tests, and parents forking out a whopping annual fee of £63,298.
Speaking of his own experience back in 2000, Prince William told the BBC: “I've really enjoyed being able to go about Eton as just another student.”
George’s arrival at home also coincides with William’s appearance on The Graham Norton Show tonight.
During the episode, he spoke about his work on The Earthshot Prize, his love of Aston Villa and his admiration for Christopher Nolan films.
Topics: Prince George, Royal Family, Kate Middleton, Prince William, UK News, Parenting
Madison Burgess