Harry enrolled at Eton College.

In September 1998, Prince Harry enrolled at Eton College in Windsor, Berkshire, becoming a student at one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious boarding schools. At 13 years old, he joined his older brother, Prince William, after successfully passing his Common Entrance examinations. Prince Harry’s arrival at Eton attracted major public and media attention because the school had traditionally educated generations of British aristocracy, political leaders, and members of the royal family. Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, Eton College is located near Windsor Castle and has long been regarded as one of Britain’s leading independent schools. Before attending Eton, Prince Harry studied at Ludgrove School in Berkshire, where he prepared for the transition to secondary education. His admission followed the same entrance examination process required for other pupils entering the school. Prince William had already begun attending Eton in 1995, making the brothers the first senior royal siblings in modern times to study together at the institution. Their education at Eton represented a departure from earlier royal traditions, as previous generations of royal family members often attended Gordonstoun in Scotland or received military focused schooling. Security arrangements surrounding Prince Harry’s education were significant because of the intense public interest in the young princes following the death of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997. Despite this attention, royal aides and school officials sought to provide as normal a school environment as possible. During his years at Eton, Prince Harry became known for his interest in sport, outdoor activities, and art. He later completed his studies in June 2003 before taking a gap year and eventually entering the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2005. Why This Moment Matters Prince Harry’s enrollment at Eton marked the beginning of his teenage years under intense public scrutiny while also shaping many of the friendships and experiences that influenced his later life. His years at the school formed an important bridge between childhood and his later military and royal responsibilities.