Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis returned to Lambrook School on September 3 for their final year together. Later this year, the Wales family will move, marking a major transition. Despite the changes ahead, Prince William remains focused on giving his children the stable childhood he feels he never had.
The children spent the summer largely out of the spotlight, likely at the family’s Norfolk home, Anmer Hall. George and Charlotte also joined their parents at the Wimbledon finals, while Louis—now 7 and fourth in line to the throne—made appearances at a church service in Scotland and at Trooping the Colour, where he once again charmed crowds.
With summer over, William and Kate have resumed royal duties, and the children are back at Lambrook for their last shared school year. George, who turns 13 next year, is expected to attend Eton College in the fall. According to royal expert Jennie Bond, William and Kate are delaying discussions about their children’s future royal roles, mindful of Prince Harry’s experience as the “spare.” William aims to give his children a grounded upbringing—what he calls “royalty with a small ‘r.’”
This approach aligns with their decision to leave Adelaide Cottage. After difficult years, including Kate’s cancer diagnosis, the family will move to Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom home on the Windsor estate. Sources say the move offers a fresh start. William and Kate see Forest Lodge as their “forever” home and will maintain their preference for privacy, with no live-in staff and self-funded renovations.