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George’s education costs

525 replies

Honest23 · 16/06/2026 17:53

Who here would honestly happily contribute to George’s education costs?

Reported to be £68000 a year at Eton.

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Giantmarshmallowbum · 16/06/2026 21:07

MinglyMadly · 16/06/2026 19:54

Barely any hours worked?! You've got to be kidding. You obviously have no idea about the working lives of the royals.

They can be looked up online. We are talking William and Kate here, not The Princess Royal.

They don’t do the hours I do.

PyongyangKipperbang · 16/06/2026 21:08

ThatCyanCat · 16/06/2026 21:04

I wouldn't assume he'd meet the grades. Despite their expensive educations, the Royals aren't that clever.

That said, surely it was a given he'd go to Eton. That's literally what the place is for.

Literally all of them "aren't that clever...." ? What is your evidence for that? Have you seen all of their qualification grades? I will agree that some are less academic than others but that doesnt mean anything.

My sister was far less academic than me but because she chose a career that suited her abilities she has far outstripped me professionally and financially!

ThisJollyTaupeGuide · 16/06/2026 21:08

I live across the pond where my taxes are being used to remodel a house for a trashy orange man to fantasize that he's Louis XIV, so I don't have a stake, but if given a choice, I'd rather pay someone's school fees.

I would also like to read some articles featuring disappointed social climbers who are sending their kids to Marlborough thinking all the Wales kids would end up there.

BlueLegume · 16/06/2026 21:09

@Honest23 has anyone asked you for a contribution to the fees?

PyongyangKipperbang · 16/06/2026 21:09

Giantmarshmallowbum · 16/06/2026 21:07

They can be looked up online. We are talking William and Kate here, not The Princess Royal.

They don’t do the hours I do.

FFS I never thought I would be one to defend them but she is recovering from cancer!

Dolphinsarejerks · 16/06/2026 21:10

I’d rather my taxes go on his education than to an illegal immigrants housing

countrylife00 · 16/06/2026 21:10

Giantmarshmallowbum · 16/06/2026 21:07

They can be looked up online. We are talking William and Kate here, not The Princess Royal.

They don’t do the hours I do.

What job and hours do you do?
William has a full diary and Catherine is a mother to 3 children. She also carries out Royal Engagements.
You obviously have a lot of free time, all the time spent on MN

myrtleWilson · 16/06/2026 21:10

@Ukisgaslit how do we know this "But we do know that William does not pay all the tax that is due'

PyongyangKipperbang · 16/06/2026 21:12

countrylife00 · 16/06/2026 21:03

Best comment. Made me laugh

Now I have an earworm and all I can see in my head is a sausage flying across the dining room!

MissMoneyFairy · 16/06/2026 21:12

Backedoffhackedoff · 16/06/2026 19:03

Would I fuck.

would be nice if they just went to their local school.

Eton is a local school

Araminta1003 · 16/06/2026 21:14

It is probably cheaper for the taxpayer sending him there than full security cost at an average comprehensive. Considered that one?

PyongyangKipperbang · 16/06/2026 21:15

Well done @Honest23

You have managed a real good score here.

So far we have had hatred for.....

The royals
Benefit claimants
Politicians
Donald Trump
Illegal Immigrants
VAT on private school fees

Pro rage baiting

Dorothyperky · 16/06/2026 21:16

@ThisJollyTaupeGuide I can tell you a number of large houses sold recently in Marlborough due to a 'leak' that prince George was going to be a pupil in September. If they've not exchanged it might not happen!

Ukisgaslit · 16/06/2026 21:17

countrylife00 · 16/06/2026 21:02

This is not a cash grab. You know it.
The money will be reinvested to generate low cost housing in 5 areas.
Farmers are being offered their farms to buy. What an amazing opportunity.
If only others would do such wonderful things.
I know you are struggling to be kind, but go on , give it a go. It costs nothing.

lol.

The farmers cannot raise what is being asked , as well YOU know

We are told a tale but we must wait for decades to see the result. Who will be back to check on the trumpeted promises?
That’s the grift.

Anyone reading who wants more information please look up Norman Baker , he’s an ex privy councillor who has had plenty to say on the Duchy rip off

His classic ‘ And what do you do ?’
His latest ‘ Royal Mint , National Debt’

I challenge any remaining royalists to read one.

Notellinganyone · 16/06/2026 21:17

AwksBut · 16/06/2026 17:57

I'd rather have an educated future king than an uneducated one tbh
William seems to have done well coming out of Eton
Many PMs are ex-Eton, and we vote for them to run the country

What's the real issue, OP

Look how that’s panned out recently…

IcedPurple · 16/06/2026 21:19

ThisJollyTaupeGuide · 16/06/2026 21:08

I live across the pond where my taxes are being used to remodel a house for a trashy orange man to fantasize that he's Louis XIV, so I don't have a stake, but if given a choice, I'd rather pay someone's school fees.

I would also like to read some articles featuring disappointed social climbers who are sending their kids to Marlborough thinking all the Wales kids would end up there.

Nobody's taxes are paying for George's school fees. His family will pay for his education.

This is just shit stirring by the hit and run OP.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 16/06/2026 21:20

Yeah, I'll pitch in with a bag of frozen peas. That should cover my share until he does his A levels.

smallglassbottle · 16/06/2026 21:22

BlueLegume · 16/06/2026 20:41

@smallglassbottle what a contemptuous comment. If you are part of any ‘be kind’ group now is the time to address that mantra.

The royals do not choose to be born into the family. For the most part I would say in the current climate they do the job they have no option to do pretty respectfully. Especially Catherine the POW and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh who tolerated some awful media coverage. Can we just not accept they can never win in the eyes of some people.

Be Kind 😂😂😂

No. They're a complete waste of space and poor value for money. And no, I'm not a leftist.

SanctusInDistress · 16/06/2026 21:22

Dorothyperky · 16/06/2026 20:55

No one is paying for Prince George other than his family. They pay full tax at 45%, that data is freely available.
I am no longer a royalist but I don't like people with blinkered views making up nonsense on social media.
We have access to free education and funded universities. I'm a council house kid who wanted more. I worked hard and made a high end life for me and my family.
The royal family are between a rock and a hard place, don't envy them. It's not a great life.

Except they don’t pay the most important tax of all…..inheritance tax. This is how they amass wealth.

BMW58 · 16/06/2026 21:22

I see the OP has not bothered to come back here 🙄

Lazy journalist or hairy hands?

grumpygrape · 16/06/2026 21:23

PyongyangKipperbang · 16/06/2026 21:15

Well done @Honest23

You have managed a real good score here.

So far we have had hatred for.....

The royals
Benefit claimants
Politicians
Donald Trump
Illegal Immigrants
VAT on private school fees

Pro rage baiting

.....and all from one post 🙄

countrylife00 · 16/06/2026 21:23

Ukisgaslit · 16/06/2026 21:17

lol.

The farmers cannot raise what is being asked , as well YOU know

We are told a tale but we must wait for decades to see the result. Who will be back to check on the trumpeted promises?
That’s the grift.

Anyone reading who wants more information please look up Norman Baker , he’s an ex privy councillor who has had plenty to say on the Duchy rip off

His classic ‘ And what do you do ?’
His latest ‘ Royal Mint , National Debt’

I challenge any remaining royalists to read one.

No thanks.
These far left antagonists are just so dull and boring. Usually hypocritical champagne socialists.
Lots of wealthy farmers round here, and William has said they can stay if they don’t want to buy.
You believe what you want to.

IcedPurple · 16/06/2026 21:24

BMW58 · 16/06/2026 21:22

I see the OP has not bothered to come back here 🙄

Lazy journalist or hairy hands?

Chucked the grenade in the building and then did a runner.

Pepperlee · 16/06/2026 21:24

LadyGaGasPokerFace · 16/06/2026 19:55

So, where would you like the future King to go to school? This smacks of jealousy. Get a life!

Well some really want him to go to a local comp. Ridiculous in the extreme.

BlueLegume · 16/06/2026 21:24

i’m massively derailing here. Prince George cannot help his lineage.

His maternal grandparents may well be paying his fees. They can afford this. Do not assume.

The Rape Gang released today.It highlights vulnerabilities in young people over many years many times relating to families who are complicated and chaotic.@Honest23 If we want to rebuild a better society we need to to look at what makes children feel safe. How on earth would the future King feel safe at a comp. I didn’t and wasn’t.