The education of a royal: What lies ahead for Prince George and Princess Charlotte
For generations, members of the royal family were educated at the palace but that changed with Prince William and Prince Harry
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Last summer, when Prince Philip retired at the ripe old age of 96, he made one thing absolutely clear: the life of a royal is not easy and requires a multitude of skills. Just like most kids in the UK, the royal children start their education at the age of two-and-a-half.
However, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who are heirs to the British throne, tend to receive some very specific extracurricular instructions along with their regular education. Here is a look at what Prince George and Princess Charlotte have in store for them.
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