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As many loyal royal fans know, Kate Middleton and Prince William paid a surprise visit to William’s alma mater Eton College. But it wasn’t a usual official royal outing, it was all about their eldest son, Prince George! Although George won’t be able to attend school until the fall of 2026, many pundits and fans believe this decision could be a lot more strategic than anyone thought.
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Experts have noticed that the school is extremely close to a royal residence that the pair have been eyeing for some time: Windsor Castle. According to the Daily Mail’s At Large editor and royal expert Richard Kay’s essay for the Daily Mail, he thinks there are two possibilities as to why they chose William’s alma mater instead. as Kate’s alma mater at Marlborough College.
The first possibility is that they’re trying to make sure King Charles III and George have a bang similar to the one William gave the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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“Eton’s proximity to Windsor Castle allowed him to spend precious time with his grandmother, the late Queen. The two often met for tea in her private chambers, and these occasions became relays vital not only on his path to maturity, but also in his upbringing for the role of the monarchy,” Kay said. “William hopes that in time King Charles will give his grandson the same kind of tutorials he enjoyed?”
Now, the other possibility has piqued the interest of many fans: that they may be doing Eton as a strategic move to move into Windsor Castle. Kay wrote: “Or could he and Kate even consider moving into the castle themselves? It’s entirely possible. »
Return situations have been a bit of a point of contention with the Royal Family lately. Not only did Charles kick several family members out of their royal homes, but he was in an ongoing standoff with Prince Andrew and the Royal Lodge, which Kate and William had been promised. But now it looks like William and Kate have other housing ideas in mind.
William and Kate: A Royal Love Story by Christopher Anderson
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The lives of Prince William and Kate Middleton as parents and husband and wife have been well documented during their marriage. But when royal fans look back long before the couple’s nuptials in 2011, they find a romance with twists and turns. by Christopher Anderson William and Kate: A Royal Love Story chronicles the couple’s early days in college, through their breakups, and finally to their momentous engagement. This is a must-have addition to any royal fan’s library.
“William and Kate: A Royal Love Story” by Christopher Andersen
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