The news of Prince George’s future schooling at Eton College has naturally captured public attention, continuing a long-standing royal tradition.
To gauge public sentiment on this significant royal milestone, Mobopinions recently asked 303 people across Great Britain: “What do you think of Prince George starting school at Eton?”
What do you think of Prince George starting school at Eton?
The poll results indicate a clear lean towards viewing the event through the lens of royal custom. The most common response, chosen by 37.6% of respondents, was “A tradition for royals.”
Following closely, 31.7% of participants found it an “Exciting milestone,” highlighting a sense of anticipation for the young prince’s educational journey. A smaller segment, 20.5%, considered it “Not a big deal,” suggesting a more indifferent perspective, while 10.2% stated “I don’t follow this.”
- A tradition for royals: 37.6% (114 answers)
- Exciting milestone: 31.7% (96 answers)
- Not a big deal: 20.5% (62 answers)
- I don’t follow this: 10.2% (31 answers)
Who said what
Delving into the demographics, interesting patterns emerged. Among male respondents (n=161), the top answer was ‘A tradition for royals’ at 41.0%. In contrast, female respondents (n=120) most frequently selected ‘Exciting milestone’ at 35.8%.
Age groups also showed differing perspectives. The 18-24 age bracket (n=113) predominantly viewed it as ‘A tradition for royals’ (45.1%). However, those aged 25-34 (n=79) saw it primarily as an ‘Exciting milestone’ (43.0%). The 35-44 age group (n=48) also aligned with ‘A tradition for royals’ as their top choice, at 37.5%.
Key takeaway
The findings suggest a public perception split between acknowledging the historical precedent and celebrating a new chapter for the young royal, with notable variations across gender and age. Explore more insights into public opinion with Mobopinions research.
Methodology
Mobopinions Hot Question pulse poll of 303 respondents in GB. Respondents answered at the start of their survey session, before any screening.
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