Meghan and Harry could choose American school over Eton for their child

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to move to Windsor ahead of the birth of their first child, and if it’s a boy it has been reported they won’t be sending their first born to Eton College, like Prince Harry and Prince William did.

While Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle have several years before they think about their unborn child’s education, there’s been some speculation that they may choose to send him or her to an American school.

According to The Sunday Times, there are rumours within royal circles that the couple may choose to send their child to a highly regarded international college formerly known as the American Community School (ACS).

While Eton is, of course, located just up the road from the Windsor estate, so is ACS which is located opposite Windsor Great Park in Egham, Surrey.

The choice could stray from tradition as Prince William and Harry both attended Eton College in Windsor for their secondary school education.

However, the brothers attending Eton also went against tradition – their father, Prince Charles, and grandfather, Prince Philip, both attended Gordonstoun in Scotland.

ACS has 600 students aged four to 18 and of 60 different nationalities.

It teaches several international baccalaureate programmes but also offers pupils aged 16-18 the opportunity to study for a US high school diploma.

This is probably part of the appeal for LA-born Meghan, who attended the all-girls Immaculate Heart High School.

The 37-year-old is said to be keen to ensure her child grows up fully aware of his or her American heritage.

In terms of cost, Eton College will set you back £40,000 ($72,000) a year, but in comparison ACS’ fees are £25,000 ($45,000) a year.

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