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Eton College

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noun

  1. a preparatory school for boys in Eton, England, founded in 1440 by Henry VI.


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Earlier this week, he attended the funeral of Norway's King Harald in Oslo and brought his son Prince George to his first day as a boarder at Eton College.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

But a traditional option was chosen, with Prince George following his father, uncle Prince Harry, and great uncle Earl Spencer in attending Eton College.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The same day, Prince George—his nephew and second in line to the throne—began school at Eton College, a traditional photo op for the royal family.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Eton College and the University of Oxford have not responded to requests for comment.

From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026

His father, Aaron, had taken up the trade as well, building racing shells for Eton College, where gentlemen’s sons had been rowing competitively since the 1790s.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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