LONDON: As Prince George prepares to embark on a major new chapter of his life by enrolling at Eton College next month, he has reportedly received the quiet blessings of his estranged uncle, Prince Harry. The eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales is set to attend the prestigious boarding school, following in the footsteps of both his father, Prince William, and Prince Harry.
According to an insider speaking to InTouch Weekly, the Duke of Sussex has mixed feelings about his nephew stepping into the demanding royal spotlight at the historic institution. “Harry has made no secret of the fact that he had a very hard time when he was at Eton,” the source stated, noting that while there were positive aspects, the intense pressure and public scrutiny were often unbearable.
Despite their ongoing rift—sparked by Harry’s 2020 exit from royal duties and the subsequent publication of his tell-all memoir, Spare—Harry reportedly holds a deep affection for George. “Harry’s hoping George will have a much better time of it than he did, but of course he’s worried for him because he knows exactly what he’s about to face,” the insider shared, adding that Harry wishes he could offer personal support.
However, the source highlighted the poignant emotional distance between the uncle and nephew, noting that George was only seven years old the last time the two spent any substantial time together. Prince Harry has reportedly had no direct communication with the Prince and Princess of Wales’ family since the release of Spare, which detailed numerous fractures within the senior ranks of the British Royal Family.
