Prince William and Kate Middleton Could Spend $59K Per Year on Prince George’s School If He Goes Here

By: Beth Moreton | Published: Mar 15, 2024

With Prince George set to leave primary school in the summer of 2024, this means that his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine, are doing the same as every parent in the U.K. and looking at secondary schools.

But unlike most parents, raising the future King of England comes at a cost, and should Prince George go to ‘Teddies” school, they could be spending a fortune on his school fees.

St. Edward’s School (Teddies) is an Option

According to The Daily Mail, one of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ preferred options for Prince George’s education is St. Edward’s in Oxford.

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Given the nickname ‘Teddies,” this is where the future King of England could be studying from September 2024.

Teddies Costs £47,000 ($59,000) Per Year

Many secondary schools in the U.K. are free; however, raising the future King of England is going to come at a high cost.

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The cost per year spent at Teddies is $59,000, and if Prince George stays through to the end of his GCSEs, it could cost Prince William and Princess Catherine $295,000 over five years.

Teddies Was Founded in 1863

As it was founded in 1863 and is still going strong, Prince William and Princess Catherine can rest in the knowledge that their money will be going to good use.

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It was founded by Reverend Thomas Chamberlain, and the current headmaster is Alastair Chirnside, who received a Congratulatory First in Classics and French from the University of Oxford and had his first teaching job at Eton, according to the St. Edward’s school website.

St. Edward’s Has a Famous Set of Alumni

Prince George won’t be the only famous person to have attended St. Edward’s, as they have had many other students go to the school who went on to become famous.

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According to FamousFix, some of the famous people to attend Teddies include Emilia Clarke, Florence Pugh, and Laurence Olivier.

St. Edwards Is Not Known for Educating Royalty

Where most royals were educated at Eton or home-schooled, sending Prince George to St. Edwards will be breaking with royal tradition.

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According to The Telegraph, St. Edwards isn’t known for educating royalty, so this will be a first for the school and the royals if Prince William and Princess Catherine decide to send Prince George here.

St. Edward’s Has Good Values

When looking at potential schools for their children, one thing parents might look at is how good the school’s values are.

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If Prince William and Princess Catherine are to send Prince George to Teddies, they are likely to be impressed by the school’s values. According to St. Edward’s website, it’s three main values are integrity, kindness, and courage.

St. Edward's Has Amazing Grounds

While many secondary schools might be near busy roads or not have much in terms of grounds, Prince William and Princess Catherine don’t have to worry about Prince George missing out.

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The school is based in Oxford and has around 100 acres of grounds for pupils to use.

The St. Edward's Curriculum Boasts a Range of Subjects

In the U.K., pupils tend to have a choice over what GCSEs they take, alongside their English, science, and math subjects, which are compulsory.

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Not only does Teddies boast a range of different subjects, including art history, sports science, and classics, but according to St. Edward’s website, they want their pupils to focus on their long-term goals instead of just getting good grades.

Teddies Has Various Extracurricular Activities

Academic subjects may be important, but with Teddies focusing on pupils’ long-term goals, they help with this in the form of extracurricular activities.

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According to the St. Edward’s website, the school offers over 60 clubs and societies, half of which are pupil-led. These include a crochet society, a physics society, and a screenwriting club, so Prince George will be able to choose anything that aligns with his interests.

St. Edward's Has a Compulsory Combined Cadet Force

If there’s one thing the royal family is known for is the fact that many members have served in the army at one point or another.

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As stated on St. Edward’s website, from when those attending get to fourth form, it is compulsory that they join the Combined Cadet Force. They do, however, have the choice of whether they join the army, navy, or air force. They can also choose to do their life skills program instead.

St. Edward’s Combined Cadet Force Will Prepare Prince George to Become King

As joining St. Edward’s Combined Cadet Force is compulsory, the skills Prince George will learn from doing this may help prepare him for when he becomes king.

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The Combined Cadet Force will help teach him leadership skills, as well as responsibility and self-reliance. It can also teach him how to be resourceful, have endurance, and persevere.

St. Edward’s Has a Strong Focus on Mental Health

With the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Royal Foundation, mental health is one of the causes they pay a lot of attention to.

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Teddies also has a strong focus on mental health, particularly the mental health of young people. This is likely to sway their decision on which school to send Prince George to.