Harry’s Reflections on Eton

In his memoir Spare, Harry described his time at Eton as “a profound shock,” calling it “heaven for brilliant boys” but “purgatory for one very unbrilliant boy.” He also admitted William largely ignored him during their overlapping years there, despite William reportedly thriving and being described by a former classmate as “very integrated” and “like a homecoming king.”

Eton for the Next Generation

It is widely believed that William and Princess Catherine have already secured a place for their eldest son, Prince George, who is set to start at Eton next year. If Prince Louis, seven, follows, he would only be a year ahead of Archie, increasing the chances of the cousins sharing school life.

This potential overlap could force more interaction between William and Harry, who have had little contact since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020. Harry’s recent solo trip to the UK included a meeting with King Charles, but the brothers did not reunite.

Community, Family, and Security

British singer Joss Stone, who saw Harry at the WellChild Awards in London last week, shared: “He was saying how wonderful the schools are here and how important community is for children.

It was nice to share that with him because it’s exactly why we felt drawn to come back—for the kids to grow up surrounded by family, friends, and a strong sense of belonging and most importantly in a safe environment.”

Despite the mounting speculation, Harry’s representatives dismissed the claims. Speaking to SkyNews.com.au, they stated: “Prince Harry has not put his son’s name down for Eton, nor does he have any plans to do so.”