Real reason Prince George, Charlotte and Louis don't use royal titles at school

Like many children across the country, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis returned to school after the summer holidays this week. The young trio are all students at Lambrook School, and although his brother and sister have a few more years at the school, George entered his final year at the school yesterday.

As the three children of Prince William and Princess Kate, George, 12, Charlotte, 10, and seven-year-old Louis were all born with royal titles - but they reportedly are not known by them at school. When the couple's highest title was that of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, George, Charlotte and Louis had 'Cambridge' as their surname. Now that their parents are the Prince and Princess of Wales, George, Charlotte and Louis are known to use 'Wales' as their surname with classmates and teachers.

Although unconfirmed at the moment, it is believed that George may attend Eton College next September - which is the same boarding school his father attended.

Another school thought to be in the running is Marlborough College, which is the Wiltshire-based school where Princess Kate studied.

It is not yet known when Kensington Palace will confirm which school George will attend next.

With George starting Year 8 yesterday, Charlotte is now in Year 6 and Louis is in Year 3.

Speaking of the young royals' futures, former royal butler Grant Harrold said that he doesn't believe that William and Kate will put their children into the spotlight more at present.

He believes that George, Charlotte and Louis won't become working royals until their 20s at least.

Speaking on behalf of Study Dog, Mr Harrold said: "William is determined to give his children as normal a childhood as possible. He's made it clear they won't be expected to take on official royal engagements until well into their twenties, allowing them time to grow up out of the spotlight."