PETER HITCHENS: Poor Prince George heading to Eton is another royal mistake - send him to a state grammar instead. Education should prepare him to be King of us all - not just a narrow milieu of snobbish Home Counties toffs

Peter Hitchens argues that sending Prince George to Eton, a prestigious private school, is a mistake, suggesting instead that he should attend a state grammar school. Hitchens believes that education should prepare the future king to understand and connect with all segments of society, not just the elite. By attending Eton, Prince George risks becoming out of touch with the broader population, according to Hitchens, who claims this further alienates the monarchy from the general public. This critique highlights ongoing debates about the role and relevance of private education in modern Britain.