Kate Middleton news now centers on Prince George's schooling, with the young royal reportedly set to attend Eton College in September. The change is not the school itself, but the world around it: Kinsey Schofield says he will not have the same privacy advantage Prince William had there.
Schofield said, "The biggest challenge won't be academics or making friends. It'll be balancing Prince George's privacy with the reality that every classmate has TikTok." She added, "It's protecting his privacy in an age where something can go viral in seconds."
Prince William's Eton era
Schofield drew the comparison to William and Harry, saying they attended before social media transformed adolescence. In her words, "George won't have that luxury." The contrast is simple: William's school years unfolded before fast-moving online sharing became part of daily life.
Schofield said the media landscape has "changed dramatically" since William was a student. She also said, "The risks today aren't just about someone physically approaching the future king."
TikTok and school privacy
The practical difference at Eton is the speed at which information can spread. Schofield said, "Digital exposure, drones, social media, and the speed at which information spreads all complicate the security picture." She said Prince George's protection will almost certainly be more sophisticated.
She also said the Prince and Princess of Wales want to give their oldest son a sense of normalcy at school. Schofield said the royals will make every effort to ensure George's peers are not constantly reminded they are standing next to a future king.
September at Eton College
Schofield cited royal guards dressed in plain clothes and mixing in the background to keep an eye on William, as one example of how school security can work without drawing attention. William, she said, knows where the pressure points are because he has already lived this exact experience.
Whether Prince George's attendance at Eton College has been officially confirmed is not answered in the available details, but the school plan is already being discussed through the lens of privacy, security, and how quickly a single post can travel.
