As Prince George embarks on his penultimate year of his current school, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond predicts where he’ll be continuing with his education

After the festive period, it’s time for the kids to get back to school, something even royalty doesn’t get you out of. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are all preparing to go back after a fun-filled Christmas break. For eldest George, it’s his penultimate year, and he’s done most (if not all) of his entrance exams for his next school.

It’s a huge change for 11-year-old George and his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine. George will stay at his current school until he’s 13 years old, and then it’s time to make the next step. Although it is not known to the public where he’ll be going, former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond has her suspicions about where the Prince could be taking his next steps, as well as his younger siblings. Speaking exclusively to OK! Jennie said it was: “a big year for George….I imagine the decision about where he goes next has been pretty much sealed by now. I might take a punt on Wellington College.

All three children currently attend the same school ( 
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“It’s only half an hour from Windsor; the pupils can board (full-time or weekly) or be day students. And..a huge plus….it’s co-educational, which means all three could go there in the future. Sounds ideal to me!”

Currently, all three children are studying at Lambrook School. The prep school serves children from ages three to 13 up until they reach year eight. George had previously attended Thomas’s Battersea school in London and was enrolled in Willcocks Nursery School – before moving to Lambrook School in Berkshire.

Speaking on the royal children’s current establishment, Jennie said: “I always thought it was a wise decision to keep the children together during their early school years…and I think that has very much proved to be the case, especially during this past difficult year.

The family have had a challenging year with Kate’s cancer diagnosis ( 
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“It must have been a huge comfort for the three of them to be together at school when life at home was so full of anxiety (however much William and Catherine tried to shield them). And it seems the school has protected them well and has been admirably discreet about what’s been happening. The children deserve that protection at this unnerving time for them.”

In March last year, Kate announced she was undergoing chemotherapy treatment as she revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer after having routine abdominal surgery. However, in November, the Princess announced she had completed her chemotherapy treatment.

Kate announced the happy news in an incredibly candid and intimate video featuring her three children and husband, Prince William. In the voiceover, she could be heard saying: “As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life, as you know, can change in an instant, and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and unknown road,” she said.

“The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you… This time has, above all, reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved. Doing what I can to stay cancer-free is now my focus.”