Parents at Lambrook School, where Prince William is sending all three of his children, have expressed concerns over increased security measures. George, nine, Charlotte, seven, and four-year-old Louis will enrol at the Berkshire school following the family's move to Windsor from Kensington Palace.
Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, one parent said: 'A lot of parents are p***ed off. They’re worried the feel and atmosphere of the school will change with all the security. Many of us worry things like the carol service will now become more formal and won’t be the sweet, laid-back affair they usually are.' The parent added: 'Parents are picturing armed police in trees and in the corridors – they don’t want their kids witnessing it.'
The school currently lacks electric gates, which may change with the arrival of the royal children. George and Charlotte previously had discreet protection from armed officers at Thomas's Battersea in south-west London, where security risks included a man pleading guilty to plotting terror attacks in 2018 and a woman reportedly walking through the gates in 2017.
Lambrook is described by the Good Schools Guide as a 'classic prep school' with a 'heart of gold', where children enjoy 'total freedom to explore' in vast grounds. Facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, a nine-hole golf course, and a £6 million Queen’s Building for ICT and academic learning. Fees range from £4,389 per term for Reception to £6,999 per term for Years 5-8, with boarding available at an additional cost.
