William, Kate Seek Press Truce for 13-Year-Old George at Eton as Smartphones Threaten Privacy
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 11
William, Kate Seek Press Truce for 13-Year-Old George at Eton as Smartphones Threaten Privacy
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 11
Summary
Prince William and Kate may pursue an informal deal with British media to limit coverage of Prince George when he starts Eton this fall, extending privacy protections around the 13-year-old heir.
Smartphones are the main complication: royal watchers say classmates or bystanders can spread images globally within minutes, even if traditional paparazzi respect boundaries.
Eton's culture may help enforce discretion, with students from elite families and a school known for shielding pupils from outside scrutiny.
The approach echoes an earlier palace-press understanding that protected William and Harry during school and helped William and Kate keep their relationship private at St. Andrews.
If the arrangement holds for George—second in line to the throne—it could set a precedent for Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they reach their own teenage years.