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Prince George Refuses Tandem Ride at Glasgow, Prepares for Eton

8/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 1 August with 13-year-old Prince George.
Prince George watched a netball semi-final and a cycling session, then refused to ride a tandem bike with his parents.
Prince George will start at Eton College in September, a school that charges £63,000 a year.

History

Historical Context

Prince Charles opened the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, the first edition held in Asia, where 3,638 athletes from 70 nations competed after Malaysia won the 1992 bid. The Games introduced team sports and marked the Commonwealth’s shift toward broader participation. In 2023, Prince William, Catherine and 13-year-old Prince George attended the Glasgow Games, echoing the royal role in promoting Commonwealth unity.

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Story summary

Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 1 August with 13-year-old Prince George.
Prince George watched a netball semi-final and a cycling session, then refused to ride a tandem bike with his parents.
Prince George will start at Eton College in September, a school that charges £63,000 a year.

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