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With their summer vacation now concluded, Prince William and Princess Catherine will turn their attention to a busy schedule of Royal engagements and public appearances. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales, arrived for their first day at their new school on Wednesday. They were accompanied by their parents for a settling in afternoon at Lambrook School, a prestigious fee-paying school near Windsor.
According to a statement from Kensington Palace, Royal Catherine remarked, "We're all feeling really excited," in Windsor as her children started their first full day of school at their new school on Thursday. Kensington Palace said in a statement on Wednesday, Prince William and Catherine walked into school alongside their children before being greeted by the school Headmaster Jonathan Perry. "Welcome to Lambrook," Perry shook each of their hands and said, "It's lovely to have you with us. We're very excited for the year ahead." "We're looking forward to it," William said and added that the children had lots of questions.
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According to the latest reports, parents of pupils at the school where the Wales's send their children face a 20% increase in school fees when the new VAT rules come into effect at the end of the school year. It means Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis's annual school fees will soon reach £79,3 h7.2 a year. It was learned that this will be the last term their school fees will be fixed at the current rate, as they are set to increase on January 1st to a whopping £80,000 a year for all three children.
Prince Louis, who turned six earlier this year, is currently in Reception Year, which has a fee of £6,000 per term. And with a 20% VAT increase, the Wales family will be paying an extra £1,000 a term. The increase will see the total for the entire school year go from £16,000 to £20,000. Charlotte is in the Lower School, which has a fee of £8,000 per term as listed on their official website. With the 20% VAT increase, the young royal's fees will increase from £24,000 to £29,000 a year. George, who is now aged 11, is in the Upper School bracket, which is £9,999 per term. His fees will increase from £26,000 to £31,000. With the increase, the government has also cracked down on parents trying to avoid the extra tax by paying fees in advance. It said the tax would apply to all payments from the January term made from July 29th, 2024, onward.
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Princess Catherine, who dedicates most of her royal work to mental health and young children, said last year that Prince Louis' class made at Lambrook talked about feelings wheels to help them understand their emotions. "Louis's class came back with a feelings wheel. It was really good... these are five and six-year-olds. They're going with names and pictures of a color that represent how they feel that day," Katherine remarked. "There's a real keenness in school, particularly to get involved in conversations."
The Wales parents set a commendable example of balancing family life with their public responsibilities. In the coming months, the world will continue to watch and admire them as they fulfill their royal duties, navigate their roles as parents, and preserve the traditions and values of the British Monarchy. Their unwavering commitment to family and service is a testament to their dedication and it leaves us with a sense of anticipation for what lies ahead for the beloved royal family.
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When the summer vacation has officially ended with their departure from Balmoral and return to Windsor, the family's time at Balmoral has been a crucial period of rest and togetherness. And as they resume their roles, they do so with a renewed focus and commitment. The retreat was particularly significant this year given Catherine's ongoing battle with cancer, which has just added an additional layer of personal significance to their time away.
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Throughout their stay, the family has took advantage of Balmoral's expansive grounds and peaceful surroundings. The break provided a valuable opportunity for relaxation and family bonding crucial for maintaining morale and strength during Catherine's treatment. Now after recharging over the summer holidays in Scotland, the royal family is ready to face the coming demands of the new school year, their charitable work, and other official duties. Their caring, supportive relationship provides them strength for meeting each challenge with grace, optimism and dedication to serving others.
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