Prince George won’t be allowed to sleep in one particular Eton house due to strict rule
Prince George may be second in line to the throne, but there is one particular part of Eton College where he will not be sleeping, despite his Royal status.
The 13-year-old has begun his first term at the prestigious Berkshire school this week, and there are some strict rules.
He is following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, and uncle Prince Harry, who both attended and lived at the school.
Prince George is now a boarder at Eton, where pupils are divided between 25 different houses and are given their own private bedrooms.
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However, one house is firmly off limits to him, at least for now.
The house in question is called College, and it's the oldest boarding house at the school and one reserved for Eton's King's Scholars.
These pupils earn their places through the school's scholarship system and form a distinct group within the school.
Even though he is a future King, George is not a King's Scholar, meaning he will most likely live in one of Eton's Oppidan houses, according to HELLO! Magazine.
The King's Scholars is a small group of boys selected for their academic ability.
The scholarship is one of Eton's most prestigious offerings and comes with its own traditions and privileges.
There are usually around 14 King's Scholars in each year group, making College a rather different environment from the school's other boarding houses.
New boys are given relatively modest accommodation, with the size of their rooms increasing as they progress through the school.
George's first few weeks are likely to involve plenty of new terminology and routines.
Eton calls its youngest pupils 'F-Blockers', while teachers are known as 'beaks' or masters.
Each house is overseen by a 'Dame', a woman who looks after it and the boys living within it.
New boys are also assigned older pupils to help them settle in, with an 'uncle' acting as a guide and mentor.
It reportedly costs around £65,000 a year to attend the school.
Prince George was photographed arriving for his first day, accompanied by Prince William and the Princess Of Wales.
Eton’s head master Simon Henderson told the future monarch, "Welcome, good luck, enjoy it."
The Eton website states: "Each House has its own character to reflect the identities of the boys and staff who live there."
Evans's is the oldest Oppidan, while some of the other houses are named after notable Eton figures in history.
Built in 1788, Keate House was named after Dr. John Keate, Eton’s famous 19th-century Headmaster.
Angelo's was named after Sophie Angelo, who was a 'Dame' for the property for 40 years.
Both Prince William and Harry stayed at Manor House while studying at Eton.
It is not known if Prince George will be in the same one to follow tradition, and it is unlikely to be confirmed or released to the press as a matter of security to protect him while he studies.
Prince William previously said he 'really enjoyed being able to go about Eton as just another student', according to The Week.
Royal fans and followers will have to wait and see whether any extra details are revealed.
Topics: Royal Family, Prince George, Prince William, UK News
Jen Thomas