Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Prince George to Wait Until 18 for Smartphone
Prince George, who just turned 13, will not get a smartphone until he is 18.
He is starting at Eton College, where first-year students are not allowed smartphones.
Instead, they get basic phones that can only make calls and send texts.
Prince William, his father, has said he doesn't want his children to have smartphones because he thinks they can see too much stuff online that they shouldn't.
This rule is also followed at home.
Prince William has talked about how hard it is to keep children away from social media.
Recently, Prince George's birthday was celebrated with a new official portrait and a video showing him spending time outdoors.
This shows a more relaxed way of presenting the Royal Family.
Prince George will not have a smartphone until he turns 18.
He is starting at Eton College, where first-year students are not allowed smartphones.
Eton College provides basic 'brick' phones without internet access for first-year students.
Prince William has strict rules about his children not having smartphones to protect them from harmful online content.
Prince George's birthday was celebrated with a new official portrait and a video showing him spending time outdoors.
- Who
- Prince George, Prince William
- What
- Prince George will not have a smartphone until he turns 18
- When
- Prince George turned 13 on 22 July; will study at Eton until July 2031
- Where
- Eton College
- Why
- To protect children from harmful online content and social media pressures
Parental Control Advocates
Technology Access Advocates
Smartphone Restrictions
Parental Control Advocates
Parents should restrict smartphone access to protect children from harmful online content and social media pressures.
Technology Access Advocates
Children should have access to smartphones to develop digital literacy and stay connected with peers.
- Prince George's Age
- 13 years old
- School
- Eton College
- Expected Graduation
- July 2031
- Eton's Phone Policy
- No smartphones for first-year students; basic 'brick' phones provided
- Prince William's Stance
- No smartphones for children; concerns about internet access