Prince William was teased over ‘lineage’ during days at Eton

Prince William was not a popular kid during his time at Eton.

The Prince of Wales, who is preparing for his eldest son, Prince George to start his boarding school at Eton, was not well known amongst his peers.

Speaking about William’s personality from back in school, a friend tells the Daily Telegraph:

"We weren't in awe of William, and I don't think he would have wanted us to be.”

He added: "You have to remember that at Eton, he never stood out that much - there were boys from even richer families than his, and also boys from very old English aristocratic stock, who could trace their lineage back thousands of years, and who would tease William for being an upstart German.

"I think it was the only way we knew how to behave," the former student said. "We had all watched Diana's funeral on television, but we just kept quiet. It was all very British stiff upper lip and probably looks bad from a 2026 perspective, but I suspect it's what he'd have preferred at the time."