In a surprising turn of events, a royal insider has claimed that the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is said to be "heartbroken" over Prince William's decision to send their eldest son, Prince George, to single-sex Eton College when he turns 13. Speculation had been circulating that the couple might choose Marlborough College in Wiltshire, where Kate herself had attended. However, it seems that Eton College, the alma mater of both Prince William and Prince Harry, has ultimately been chosen.

According to a source, Kate is not a fan of single-sex schools like Eton as she had a negative experience at her all-girls boarding school, where she allegedly faced bullying. The insider divulged that Kate cannot bear the thought of George going through a similar ordeal. The decision to send George to Eton College, a prestigious institution with a longstanding tradition of royal attendance, appears to have been a point of contention between the couple for years.

Despite Kate's concerns, the insider revealed that Prince William has emerged victorious in the debate over boarding school education for their children. The source added that Kate had long disagreed with William on sending their children away, as it contradicted their efforts to modernize the monarchy. Ultimately, the idea of their son following in his father's footsteps and attending an institution like Eton College swayed Kate to finally give in.

Traditionally, royal children have attended boarding schools, and Eton College has been a favored choice for generations. Notably, William and Harry were the first in the family to break from the tradition of attending Gordonstoun in Scotland and instead enrolled at Eton. Although Kate has reservations about Eton's traditional and distinguished image, she acknowledged George's desire to follow in his father's footsteps and agreed to the decision.

Currently, Prince George attends Lambrook, a co-educational prep school along with his younger siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. However, when Prince George turns 13, he is slated to enroll at Eton College. The prestigious school is renowned for its rigorous academic programs, preparing students for admission to esteemed universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.

Amidst this decision, it is reported that Kate has made the choice to forgo a planned visit to Singapore next year in order to be by her son's side during his entrance exam. The Princess of Wales embraces motherhood and will surely miss George dearly while he is away at his new school.

The news of Prince George attending Eton College has sparked further discussions about the future of the British monarchy and their efforts to modernize their image. While the decision is steeped in tradition, it also highlights the challenges faced by the royals in balancing tradition with the changing times.

As the royal family continues to evolve, the world eagerly waits to see how Prince George's education at Eton College will shape his future and potentially influence the monarchy's path ahead.