There’s a big decision facing the world’s most photographed four-year-old — and it has nothing to do with choosing jam or butter on his morning toast.
Prince George, who starts school in September, will need to be enrolled with a first and last name for the school’s register.
But there’s one small problem… the youngster doesn’t have an official surname.
When he was born, Clarence House made the following announcement in regards to his names: “the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son George Alexander Louis.”
There was no mention of a last name, and, of course, that’s not unusual when it comes to the British Royal Family. As is royal tradition, the much-loved tot holds the title of ‘His Royal Highness’ which means he doesn’t actually need to use a surname.
But, if he so chooses, there are a few (rather fancy) options facing the third-in-line to the throne.
Prince George could follow in his dad’s footsteps and use ‘Cambridge’ as his surname — both Princes William and Harry used ‘Wales’ as their surname during their time at school and in the military, which stems from their father’s title, the Prince of Wales.
The future king could also borrow Mountbatten-Windsor, the double-barrelled name created for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s children.
Not long to go now! The third-in-line to the throne is set to start school in September.
According to the Royal Family’s official website, the latter is the preferred option.
“For the most part, members of the Royal Family who are entitled to the style and dignity of HRH Prince or Princess do not need a surname, but if at any time any of them do need a surname (such as upon marriage), that surname is Mountbatten-Windsor,” the website explains.
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Kensington Palace previously announced that Kate Middleton and Prince William’s son, Prince George would attend Thomas’ Battersea School in London this September.
“Their Royal Highnesses are delighted to have found a school where they are confident George will have a happy and successful start to his education.”
The school is one of four family-run schools in London and despite the school boasting a location just a stone’s throw from their royal residence, Prince William and Duchess Catherine have opted for the middle-class, south west London branch. The $8,000 school currently has 544 day pupils, aged between four and 13.
An exterior shot of the elite south west London school.
We can’t wait to see the little prince in his school-best!
Upholding a set of core values – kindness, courtesy, confidence, humility and learning to be givers, not takers – the elite school holds an impressive record of senior school entrance and scholarship successes. In fact, the Tatler Schools Guide says the “cream of the Battersea crop rises to the likes of Eton and Wycombe Abbey”.
The school’s extensive grounds also include a kindergarten, which Princess Charlotte, two, is expected to attend.
Princess Charlotte turned two in May.
The much-speculated decision came as a surprise to many royal watchers, who had largely picked the young royal to attend the same school as his father and uncle.
The royal brothers were educated at Wetherby Preparatory School, a prestigious boys-only school, based just half a mile from Kensington Palace in Bryanston Square, London.
One thing’s for certain… we can’t wait to see the royal tot on his very first day of ‘big school!’
