Prince William has recently shared a rare and intriguing glimpse into his son Prince George's academic passions, revealing that George outshines him in history. This admission comes during an interview with Eugene Levy, the star of the Apple TV+ series The Reluctant Traveler, where William humorously commented on needing to fact-check his own historical dates with his son while examining a display of Henry VIII's armor. George, like his siblings, attends Lambrook School, located near their home in the Windsor Home Park estate, but the specifics of their educational curriculum are kept private.
While the precise subjects George studies are not publicly disclosed, children in his age group typically learn about significant historical events such as the Norman Conquest, the devastating Black Death, the Reformation, the French Revolutionary Wars, and both World Wars. This strong interest in history might reflect the influence of his mother, who studied Art History at the University of St Andrews.
Danielle Stacey, HELLO!'s Online Royal Correspondent, highlights the significance of George's enthusiasm for history, especially considering his future role as heir and eventually King. Earlier this year, George attended a veterans' tea party at Buckingham Palace with his parents to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, where he engaged with veterans about their wartime stories—echoing the interests of his grandfather, King Charles, who studied History, Archaeology, and Anthropology.
George’s education at Lambrook is broad and balanced, encompassing subjects like English, Maths, French, Science, Latin, Greek, Geography, ICT, Art, Design & Technology, Drama, Music, Religious Studies, PE, Swimming, and Games. As a Year 8 student, he also participates in Saturday school and afternoon sports fixtures, reflecting a busy schedule.
Beyond academics, George shows a keen interest in sports. Prince William shared during a rugby event earlier in the year that weekends are packed with various competitions for his children. Louis, at six, has recently started playing touch rugby, while George, at eleven, is more actively involved. Their sister Charlotte balances netball and ballet, with the family stressing the importance of outdoor activities and sports to keep the children engaged. William also mentioned the family's efforts to encourage learning musical instruments, although with some uncertainty about their success. George is particularly fond of football and hockey.
This inside look at Prince George’s academic and extracurricular life offers a refreshing humanizing perspective on the young royal’s development. But here’s where it gets controversial: does openly admitting that George is more knowledgeable than his father in history subtly challenge traditional royal expectations? Could this hint at a modernizing monarchy valuing intellectual curiosity over rigid protocols? What do you think about this glimpse into royal life? Share your thoughts and join the conversation!
