Prince George’s Surprising Household Chore Revealed as Eton College Move Nears
Despite standing second in line to the British throne, 13-year-old Prince George continues to be raised with an emphasis on grounded, domestic normalcy by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Royal commentators report that George, alongside his younger siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, has long been required to complete regular household chores in exchange for modest pocket money. Instituted systematically following the family’s relocation to Windsor in 2022, the parenting strategy reflects William and Catherine’s sustained determination to provide their children with an unpretentious upbringing insulated from palace privilege.
The specifics of George’s primary domestic responsibility have surprised royal observers with its endearing simplicity. As reported by royal expert Hilary Fordwich in the New York Post, the young prince has been formally assigned the regular task of cleaning out the cage of the family’s pet guinea pigs. This daily routine was established during their residence at Adelaide Cottage and has continued seamlessly at their current home, Forest Lodge, instilling in the young royal an active sense of accountability and animal welfare.
This pragmatic philosophy draws directly from the childhood background of Princess Catherine herself. Growing up in Berkshire while her parents established their commercial party supplies firm Party Pieces, Catherine was routinely engaged in everyday family business tasks from an early age. Recognizing the developmental benefits of active, responsible engagement during childhood, Catherine and William have deliberately ensured that their royal children develop practical life skills rather than relying on full-time domestic staff.
However, George’s pet-care responsibilities will soon need to be reassigned to Charlotte or Louis as the prince prepares for his upcoming transition to Eton College as a full-time boarder. Living predominantly on the historic school campus and returning to the family residence only on select weekends and formal term holidays, the move marks a significant emotional and structural adjustment for the Wales household. While cleaning guinea pig enclosures will no longer dominate his domestic schedule, boarding school life will immerse George in advanced self-sufficiency, requiring him to maintain his personal quarters and navigate independent communal living away from parental oversight.