Prince George is set to follow in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, after it was revealed he will attend Eton College from September 2026.
The future king is expected to join the school’s famous rugby programme, the same institution where the Prince of Wales developed his love for the sport during his teenage years.
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Eton, one of the most prestigious schools in the United Kingdom, boasts a rich sporting tradition and has produced numerous international rugby players.
Prince William attended the Berkshire school between 1995 and 2000, where he played rugby and shared the field with future Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne, who was a year below him at the college.
William later went on to become Patron of the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union, maintaining a close connection to the game throughout his adult life.
George, who turns 13 next month, has already been seen enjoying a variety of sports and is believed to have inherited his parents’ competitive streak.
His mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales, is also a keen sports fan and regularly attends major rugby fixtures.
While it remains to be seen how far George’s rugby talents can take him, his move to Eton is likely to draw comparisons with his father’s school days and continue the royal family’s long-standing association with rugby.
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Rugby has long enjoyed strong links with royalty, particularly in Britain, where generations of princes and kings have pulled on a rugby jersey. From future monarchs to sporting enthusiasts, here are seven royals with genuine rugby connections.
7. Prince George (United Kingdom)
The eldest son of Prince William is expected to continue his rugby education at Eton College when he joins the famous school in 2026. George has already been seen playing and watching rugby from a young age.
6. Prince Harry (United Kingdom)
The Duke of Sussex played rugby throughout his school years at Ludgrove and Eton. He later became patron of the Rugby Football Union and remains a passionate supporter of the game.
5. Prince William (United Kingdom)
The Prince of Wales played rugby at Eton College, where one of his teammates was future Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne. He is now Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.
4. King Charles III (United Kingdom)
The British monarch played rugby while attending Gordonstoun School in Scotland and famously broke his nose during a match.
3. Zara Tindall (United Kingdom)
While best known as an Olympic equestrian, Zara comes from one of rugby’s most famous royal families and has remained closely connected to the sport through her husband, England World Cup winner Mike Tindall.
2. Peter Phillips (United Kingdom)
The son of Princess Anne played rugby during his school years and has maintained a strong interest in the sport throughout his life.
1. Prince Albert II (Monaco)
Monaco’s ruler played rugby in his youth and remains a keen supporter of the game, regularly attending major international fixtures and maintaining links with rugby organisations.
From school pitches to royal palaces, rugby’s connection with royalty remains stronger than many fans realise.
