Prince George, 13, may no longer need to clean out the family's pet guinea pig cage at home as he prepares to start boarding at Eton College, according to royal expert Hilary Fordwich.
The prince, along with his siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, has been assigned ordinary household chores throughout childhood. This has reportedly been one of the ways Prince William and Princess Catherine have tried to give their children as ordinary an upbringing as possible. In exchange for chores, the three children are reported to receive pocket money, a practice that has reportedly been in place since the family moved to Windsor in 2022.
Chore assignment and royal expert's comments
As previously reported in the New York Post, royal expert Hilary Fordwich said: "She (Kate) was always used to chores. Her parents were busy building their Party Pieces business, which her mother, Carole Middleton, founded.
"Young Kate was instrumental in developing party supplies specifically for babies and young children, so she knows the power of active, engaged children who learn responsibilities. Prince George is currently assigned to clean out their pet guinea pig's cage."
This was the case when the family lived at Adelaide Cottage, and is likely to still apply now they live at Forest Lodge, just a short drive away.
Adjustment to boarding school life
However, with Prince George gearing up for life at Eton College as a boarder, his chores may need to be reassigned. For the most part, George will be living at Eton College, only staying at the family home on occasional weekends and during the school holidays.
This will not only be an adjustment for the prince, but also for his parents and siblings. While George may no longer need to clean out the guinea pigs at home, he will most likely be learning more about independent living at school, including keeping his room clean and learning how to live away from his parents.
