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New school of William and Kate's Royal kids facing angry backlash from parents

Royal Family members William and Kate have had to switch their children's schools, but this hasn't sat well with parents at their newest education home.

Fellow parents have raised their fears that the "laid-back" institution the Royal children are set to attend will change significantly, reports the Daily Record. Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven and four-year-old Prince Louis have now enrolled at Lambrook School, near Ascot, Berkshire.

This news follows the family's move from London to Windsor in the summer. Parents at the school have raised concerns that the royal's presence will disrupt the relaxed environment in the educational system, due to high security levels.

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One concerned mum told the Sunday Mirror: "A lot of parents are p***ed off. They're worried the feel and atmosphere of the school will change with all the security.

"Many of us worry things like the carol service will now become more formal and won't be the sweet, laid-back affair they usually are."

Older kids George and Charlotte previously went to Thomas's Battersea Prep School in southwest London. It is understood they had discreet protection from armed Royal officers at the school.

In June 2018, a man pleaded guilty to plotting terror attacks that included targeting the primary. In a previous incident in 2017, a woman caused a major security scare after revealing she was able to stroll in after the gate and a main entrance door were left open.

The two older Royal kids will attend prep, while little Louis will go to pre-prep school. The concerned mum added: "Parents are picturing armed police in trees and in the corridors – they don't want their kids witnessing it.

"There are no electric gates, but that may change with the royal kids coming. It'll no longer be so easy to come and go.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will be attending Lambrook School in Ascot. (PA)

"It's certainly not the same school and vibe we signed the kids up for, and most parents I've spoken to feel the same."

Lambrook School, situated on 52 acres of land, is considered one of the UK's best co-ed preps. Two of Queen Victoria's grandchildren were among its first pupils.

Other alumni of the school include Stormbreaker star Alex Pettyfer, poet Lord Alfred Douglas – lover of Oscar Wilde – and Majestic Wine founder Giles Clarke. 620 places are up for grabs for ages three up to 13, and cost £6,999 a term.

This will bring William and Kate's school bill to more than £50,000 annually.

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