Kate Middleton is reportedly devastated following a disagreement with Prince William regarding the educational path for their son, Prince George.
The Duchess of Cambridge is said to be shattered after a heated argument with her husband over the choice of high school for their eldest child.
While Prince William is keen on sending 12-year-old Prince George to his alma mater, Eton College, upon turning 13, Kate is apprehensive about this decision.
According to an insider speaking to InTouch Weekly, Kate is resistant to the idea of enrolling George in an all-boys boarding school, drawing from her own negative experiences at a similar institution during her youth.
The source revealed that Kate faced severe bullying at her initial boarding school, Down House in Berkshire, England, an all-girls establishment she despised.
Consequently, she is adamant about sending her son to Marlborough College, a co-educational school where she found solace.
Eton College, situated near Windsor Castle, holds historical significance as both Prince William and Prince Harry received their education there.
However, Kate views the institution as outdated and exclusive, conflicting with her efforts to modernize the monarchy.
The insider disclosed that the couple has engaged in numerous disputes over the boarding school dilemma, with Kate opposing the traditional practice while William advocated for it.
Despite Kate’s reservations, Prince William seemingly prevailed in the debate, leading to her reluctant acceptance of George’s enrollment at Eton College.
Notably, the annual tuition fee for Eton amounts to approximately $59,000, reflecting its status as an elite educational institution.
William himself graduated from the school in 2000, joining a prestigious list of alumni that includes renowned figures such as Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, and former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Eton College, established by King Henry VI in 1440, boasts a lineage of notable graduates from the royal family, including Prince Edward, Prince Richard, and Prince Michael.