As Prince George prepares to begin his studies at Eton College, the same school attended by his father, Prince William, royal experts believe his experience will be shaped by a very different reality.
While William and Prince Harry went through their teenage years before social media became part of everyday life, George is growing up in an era where smartphones, TikTok and viral content can turn even ordinary moments into global headlines.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield believes that, for the future king, the biggest challenge will not be academics or making friends, but maintaining a sense of privacy while attending school.
According to Schofield, royal security today extends far beyond physical protection. It also involves safeguarding George from digital exposure, including social media, drones and the rapid spread of information online.
Despite the heightened security, she believes every effort will be made to give George as normal a school experience as possible.
"Prince William understands that confidence comes from navigating the world, making friends and solving problems independently. George's security will exist to facilitate that, not prevent it," she said.
Schofield also pointed out that George has one important advantage — a father who has already experienced life at Eton.
Having attended the prestigious boarding school between 1995 and 2000, William understands the academic demands, social pressures and emotional challenges that come with the experience.
George, who turns 13 on 22 July, is expected to begin his first term at Eton later this year after completing his education at Lambrook School alongside his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.