"But He's Like 3": Prince George Starts 1st Day at Eton College and Viewers Can't Believe His Age
- Prince George arrived at Eton College on 8 September 2026 for his first day, accompanied by his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales
- BBC News captured the milestone moment on camera, with well-wishers greeting the 13-year-old outside the historic school
- The footage left thousands of viewers online confused, with many insisting the future king still seemed like a young child
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Prince George stepped through the gates of Eton College on 8 September 2026, marking a major milestone for the British royal family. His parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, were by his side as staff welcomed him with warm words: "Welcome. Good luck. Enjoy it."
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BBC News filmed the occasion at the iconic school's brick exterior, sharing the clip on TikTok, where it quickly gained widespread attention. Eton College, one of Britain's most prestigious independent schools, charges R500 000 per term (£21,891). Annual fees for Eton College are approximately R1.5 million when converted from British pounds.
For George, now 13 and entering what would be considered the equivalent of Grade 8 in South Africa, the school marks the next chapter in his education. But for much of the internet, the bigger story was time itself. Viewers across the world struggled to process just how grown-up the young prince had become, with many left genuinely baffled. One source of confusion was the word "college." Several American viewers did not realise that in the United Kingdom, the term refers to a secondary school rather than a university. Watch the BBC News TikTok clip of Prince George's first day at Eton:
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World amazed by Prince George growing up
The clip tapped into something universal: the strange feeling of watching a child you have followed in the news suddenly appear on the cusp of adulthood. For millions who remember seeing George as a toddler on palace balconies, his first day at Eton was a reminder of just how quickly the years pass. Read the comments below:
@ayesha.vix wrote:
"Well, I officially feel old. I swear he was 7 years old a few months ago."
@Gabriela Escolán clarified:
"Guys in the UK, they call UNIVERSITY higher education and College secondary schools around the Commonwealth. The UK is NOT the United States. (He's 13, going to 8th grade.)"
@Leanne said:
"But he's like 3?!"
@Scar added:
"Wait I thought he was like 14?😭"
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