Nearly half of Britons believe Prince George should attend private school

Almost half of British adults believe royal children such as Prince George should be educated at private schools, according to a new YouGov poll conducted following confirmation that the future king will attend Eton College from September.The survey found that 49 per cent of respondents said royal children should be educated privately, compared with 21 per cent who favoured state schools. A further 31 per cent said they did not know.The findings come a day after Kensington Palace announced that Prince George, 12, will attend Eton College, the prestigious Berkshire boarding school attended by both Prince William and Prince Harry.Support for private education was higher among women than men. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Among female respondents, 51 per cent said royal children should attend private schools, compared with 46 per cent of men.Men were slightly more likely than women to favour state education, with 24 per cent supporting state schools compared with 18 per cent of women.Meanwhile, 30 per cent of male respondents and 31 per cent of female respondents selected don't know when asked which type of school royal children should attend.The poll also revealed significant differences between supporters of different political parties.Conservative voters were the most likely to back private education for royal children, with 74 per cent saying they should attend private schools.Among Green Party supporters, 31 per cent said royal children should be educated in state schools, the highest proportion recorded among the political groups surveyed.Green voters were also the most likely to say they were unsure, with 33 per cent selecting don't know.The survey further highlighted a divide between generations.LATEST ROYAL DEVELOPMENTSWilliam sends personal message to England ahead of crucial World Cup openerWilliam chats with Gareth Southgate at Ascot ahead of England's openingCarole rewears dress from Pippa's wedding for Royal AscotAdults aged 65 and over were the strongest supporters of private education, with 63 per cent saying royal children should attend private schools.By contrast, younger adults were more likely to favour state education.Among those aged between 18 and 24, 29 per cent said royal children should go to state schools, the highest figure recorded among the age groups.The greatest level of uncertainty was found among adults aged 25 to 49.More than a third of respondents in that age bracket, 37 per cent, said they did not know whether royal children should be educated privately or in the state sector.The poll was conducted as public attention remained focused on Prince George's future education.Kensington Palace confirmed on Tuesday that the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales will attend Eton College later this year.The decision ends years of speculation about where the second-in-line to the throne would continue his education after leaving Lambrook School.George's enrolment at Eton means he will follow the same educational path as his father, Prince William, and uncle, Prince Harry, both of whom attended the school before embarking on their adult careers. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter