Should Prince George follow his father to Eton College — or his mother to Marlborough College? Or should he avoid boarding altogether?

In this episode, I explore the debate currently surrounding Prince William and Kate Middleton’s choice of school for their son, who has just turned 12. Drawing on stories from both Eton and Marlborough, as well as insights from neuroscience and decades of research into “boarding school syndrome,” I share why this decision carries far more weight than simply prestige or tradition.

In this video, I cover:

• Kate Middleton’s difficult start at Down House and later move to Marlborough
• Prince William’s experience at Eton, and Harry’s reflections in Spare
• Accounts of bullying, abuse, and emotional neglect from alumni of both schools
• Why children under 16 should not board, based on attachment science and trauma research
• Five neuroscience-backed reasons why boarding undermines leadership development
• Why day schools close to home may provide healthier foundations for Prince George

As the next generation of leaders emerges, emotional intelligence, relationships, and secure attachments matter more than privilege or tradition.

📚 Books & references mentioned include:

• Spare by Prince Harry
• Wounded Leaders by Nick Duffell
• Antonio Damasio’s research on decision-making and emotion
• Dibbe Onyema’s account of racial abuse at Eton

👉 What do you think — Eton, Marlborough, or neither? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems.

He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man.

He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1

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Piers Cross

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