Prince William and Princess Kate's friends appear to be divided over Prince George's future.
The 11-year-old, who will be turning 12 on July 22, has one final academic year left at Lambrook School before he starts his secondary education.
Kensington Palace has not yet announced where Prince George will be educated, although several friends of the Prince and Princess of Wales have shed light on the subject.
Some parents close to William and Kate are convinced that George will follow in the Prince of Wales's and Prince Harry’s footsteps by attending Eton.
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The prestigious school has long been the frontrunner, according to reports in The i.
This is because of its convenient location near the family’s home at Adelaide Cottage, with Windsor Castle just across the Thames.
However, others in royal circles are just as certain that George is destined for Marlborough College.
Fees stand at £59,143 a year at Marlborough, which counts George's mother, Princess Kate, among its alumni.
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In addition, Princess Eugenie, Pippa Middleton, James Middleton and Jack Whitehall all attended the prestigious private school.
It is thought that Marlborough is also being considered as a future option for Charlotte, 10, and Louis, seven, due to its position as a coeducational school.
Among some parents, there is even speculation about which house George might join at Marlborough, fuelling both excitement and curiosity about the prospect of the young Waleses attending the school.
Joe Little, a royal commentator, told The i: “I just have that feeling that it won’t be Eton.
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However, Melanie Sanderson, managing editor of The Good Schools Guide, told the outlet: “One of the things that the Royal Family have got to really take into consideration is the security arrangements, and one of the reasons that I think he will go to Eton – that’s my guess – is they are well versed there in educating senior royals.”
She added: “We’ve got to really remember that, aside from being directly in line to the throne and being our King, George is also going to be the head of the Church of England.
"In terms of that real and very genuine religious education and approach to practising the Christian faith, I think Eton has got the edge in compulsory chapel.”