The Prince and Princess of Wales toured Oundle School in Northamptonshire as they continue to weigh up secondary education options for their eldest son, Prince George, sources have claimed.
The 12-year-old will complete his time at Lambrook School in Berkshire this summer, with a decision on his next school expected before September.
William and Catherine's visit to the prestigious £59,000-a-year institution has sparked considerable local interest, with residents hopeful the future king might soon be walking their streets.
A spokesman for the royal couple declined to provide any comment to the Sun regarding their trip to the historic boarding school.
Prince George's next step is undecided as William and Catherine 'tour a boarding school', sources have claimed
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GB News has reached out to Kensington Palace independently for a comment.
Oundle School traces its origins back to 1556, making it one of England's oldest educational establishments.
The institution offers pupils an eclectic range of extracurricular activities, from beekeeping to jazz orchestras and a pipe band.
Among its most famous former students is Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, who attended during the 1970s.
Sarah Kerr-Dineen, Head of Oundle School, Northamptonshire
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The school has also produced England rugby internationals Ben and Tom Curry, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, Timpson chairman Sir John Timpson, and BBC correspondent Damian Grammaticas.
Notable teachers have included rugby World Cup winner Danny Grewcock and ex-England cricketer John Crawley.
A source told the Sun: "William and Kate's visit was terribly exciting.
"They are considering other schools but people in Oundle have their fingers crossed that George will be starting here in September.
A poster for the London Midland & Scottish Railway in the 1930s showing part of Oundle School
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"The town would be proud as punch if he attends school here."
The Good Schools Guide has characterised the boarding school as possessing "delectable Jane Austen-style architecture without the accompanying floppy-haired entitlement".
This description suggests an institution that combines historic charm with a more grounded atmosphere than some of its more exclusive rivals.
Prince George and the Princess of Wales pictured on Remembrance Weekend in 2025
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Prince George has previously been tipped to follow his father to Eton College, which sits conveniently close to Windsor Castle, while Marlborough College, his mother's alma mater, has also featured in speculation about his future schooling.
Oundle sits approximately 100 miles from the Wales family residence at Forest Lodge in Windsor, meaning George would likely need to board if he enrols there.
The school began admitting girls in 1990, which opens up the possibility that Princess Charlotte, 11, could eventually join her brother, with Prince Louis, eight, also potentially following in their footsteps.