Their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, started their first day at a new school on Wednesday, joining their parents for an afternoon of settling-in at Lambrook School, a prestigious private institution near Windsor. In Windsor, as the children began their first full day at Lambrook School on Thursday, Kensington Palace shared that Prince William and Catherine accompanied them into the school, where they were greeted by Headmaster Jonathan Perry. He greeted each member of the family warmly and expressed his excitement for the coming school year.

Parents at Lambrook School are facing a 20% increase in fees due to new rules that come into effect at the end of the academic year. The increase means that the annual fees for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will soon rise to £79,000. This term will be the last under the current fee structure, with fees set to rise to around £80,000 from 1 January. Prince Louis, who turns six this year, is in his first year at £6,000 a term. The family’s fees will rise by £1,000 a term, taking the total annual cost from £16,000 to £20,000.

Princess Charlotte is in primary school at £8,000 a term, up from £24,000 to £29,000. Prince George, 11, is in secondary school at £26,000 a term, up from £31,000. Princess Catherine has focused much of the royal family’s efforts on children’s mental health and wellbeing. She mentioned that Prince Louis’ class had been given an emotions wheel to help them better express their emotions, demonstrating the strong emphasis placed on open conversations about feelings among the young pupils.

The Welsh family have set an admirable standard in balancing their family life with their public roles. Over the coming months, they will continue to be watched and appreciated as they fulfil their royal duties while maintaining the traditions of the British monarchy. Their commitment to family and service demonstrates their dedication and makes us eager to see what happens next for this much-loved royal family.

With the summer holidays officially over, the family has returned to Windsor from Balmoral, marking an important time to relax and bond. As they resume their responsibilities, they do so with renewed focus and commitment. This year’s retreat was particularly meaningful for Catherine, adding a personal touch to their time away from home. Throughout their stay, the family enjoyed the expansive grounds and peaceful surroundings of Balmoral, creating precious moments of relaxation and bonding, which were essential to sustaining Catherine’s spirit during her journey.