Prince George could be about to take up acting as part of his secondary school education, set to begin in September 2026.
If the young royal were to follow this pursuit it may help heal a “difficult relationship” between King Charles’s own dramatic interests and his late father, Prince Phillip.
George, or one of his siblings, may be interested in acting as Princess Kate made inquiries about the drama curriculum while touring potential school options for her children.
The royal’s thespian potential interests were described as “very significant” by commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.
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Prince George is rumoured to share a passion for acting like his grandfather, King Charles
“It’s a very special talent, if you have a dramatic or feel for the dramatic side of things,” he said.
The royal expert believed dramatic experience would provide “wonderful practice” for future working royals, especially one who will one day become monarch.
“I think that that would be wonderful, because it’s a sign an interest in public speaking, voice projections and so forth,” he continued.
Fitzwilliams believed it could be especially helpful as George’s mother, Princess Kate is “rather a nervous public speaker”.
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Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams believed it would be ‘wonderful’ experience for the Walses children to try their hand at acting
More than providing training for George or his siblings, the veteran royal expert believed it may help heal King Charles’s “difficult relationship” with his family and acting.
While studying at Cambridge, the then Prince Charles enjoyed acting alongside his academic commitments.
However, his true start as a thespian began was performing Macbeth during his troubled early years at Gordonstoun.
Fitzwilliams reflected on a “cruel” moment during one Charles’s performances.
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King Charles shared a passion for acting, although Fitzwilliams suggests this was not appreciated by Prince Phillip
“He heard this laughter from the audience, and it was his father laughing at him,” the expert explained
“I’m sure what happened at Gordonstoun was cruel, and it genuinely affected the relationship between Charles and his father.
“The fact that his father wouldn’t, or didn’t, take his theatrical side, his side as a thespian, seriously,” Fitzwilliams said.
It would be likely then that the King would join William and Kate in supporting any creative endeavours from his grandchildren.
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The expert believed that Charles would therefore join William and Kate in ‘encouraging’ creative pursuits
Kate is understood to have investigated the drama curriculum while touring Highgate School in north London earlier this year.
While there, Kate was said to have “spent quite a long time talking to two of the teachers there, including the Head of Drama”.
She is understood to have enquired at length over the “drama curriculum and extracurricular activities and what opportunities there might be for appearing in school plays,” the Daily Mail reported.
Highgate is renowned for its “genuinely world-class” drama department and maintains a strong focus on Shakespeare.
It also is seen as a feeder institution for the legendary Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, attended by many of the nation’s favourite thespians over the years.
