As the summer holidays draw near, Prince George is preparing for a special birthday and an important year ahead with his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales.

This July 22nd marks George’s twelfth birthday. Alongside his younger siblings, George will soon begin his final year at Lambrook School as he gets ready to wrap up his elementary education in September.

You might wonder why he is still in elementary school at nearly twelve years old. The reason lies in Lambrook School’s esteemed tradition of keeping students until they are thirteen, a privilege that comes with a notable fee of up to £8,238 per term.

As George prepares to step into his final year, Kate Middleton and Prince William are confronted with pivotal choices regarding his educational future.

There has been much discussion about the next school for George – whether he should tread his father’s path or follow his mother’s legacy in education.

The Princess of Wales attended Marlborough College, a place known for its academic breadth, while Prince William is an alumnus of the prestigious Eton College.

According to The Daily Mail, Eton is reportedly a strong contender due to its convenient proximity to the family’s home in Windsor.

The palace is expected to make an announcement in the coming weeks, with George potentially starting his studies there in 2026.

Considering that Marlborough invites both boys and girls, there was speculation that it could be chosen, possibly to be later joined by his sister. An insider confidently hinted, “I know something, and those at Eton do too, but I won’t disclose anything further.”

The visit of George to Eton with his parents caused quite a buzz among the school’s community and the parents as well. Sources suggest Eton is feeling quite pleased with the prospect of welcoming the young prince.

Turning 12 is a significant milestone for George for more than just educational reasons.

Adhering to royal protocol, he and his siblings will now need to travel on separate flights to ensure they’re not all in the same place should an unforeseen accident occur.

As George grows older, the gravity of his future responsibilities starts to become clearer, mentioned one royal expert, as he becomes increasingly aware of his royal destiny.

Jennie Bond, a former BBC royal correspondent, noted: “He has an air of seriousness when he appears in public. Charlotte appears calm, Louis looks mischievous, but George seems occasionally weighed down by thought.

“It’s entirely understandable – it’s quite a future, knowing that one day, you’ll follow in your grandfather’s footsteps.

“Still, George is not always so serious. When he’s out at a football match with his dad or playing around with his siblings, his smile is bright and carefree.”

As George’s royal role becomes more pronounced, he has been seen making more appearances alongside his parents.

Recently, he attended a VE Day anniversary celebration before joining Kate and William at a tea party with WWII veterans at Buckingham Palace.