Prince George holds his father Britain's Prince William's hand as he arrives on his first day of school at Thomas's school in Battersea, London, September 7, 2017. (Photo/Agencies)
Britain's Prince George began his first day at school Thursday.
Holding hands with his father Prince William, 4-year-old George arrived at Thomas's Battersea school, a preparatory school in south-west London. His mother, Princess Catherine, wasn't able to accompany him because she suffered from severe morning sickness with her third pregnancy, said a spokesperson from the Kensington Palace.
Local media reported that during the school time Prince George will put on his uniform includes navy shorts and jacket, long red socks and black shoes. George has joined a class of 20 other pupils and has his own desk and peg with his name on.
Ben Thomas, principal of Thomas's London Day Schools, said there will be no special treatment for the royal, but lots of planning had gone into his attendance to ensure as little disruption as possible to other pupils.
When Prince George enters the school, the moment is captured by only one photographer and one cameraman, as Prince William has previously required the media to respect his son's privacy, reported BBC.
Three decades ago when William went to school for the first day, many members of the media were present to record the time.
Attending school is not a tradition for the British royal family. Prince Charles was taught at Buckingham Palace before going to school at age of eight, but his first wife Princess Diana insisted sending their two sons to school at early age like normal kids.
Previously, Prince George attended nursery at the Westacre Montessori School, in Norfolk. His move to London coincides with his parents' decision to move their main residence to Kensington Palace, as Prince William takes on more royal duties.
