An unprecedented heatwave has hit the UK, with temperatures set to soar even further on Wednesday and Thursday. The highest recorded temperature so far stands at 35.6°C back in 1976, but weather experts have warned that we should brace for figures climbing up to 39°C this week. This extreme heat has resulted in a Met Office red weather warning and many schools in central and southern England are closing for two days to prevent any classroom incidents.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis all attend Lambrook School, located in Berkshire. While the institution has not made a public announcement about a closure, many Berkshire schools nearby are closing at midday to stop the children, who are vulnerable to extreme heat, from being cooped up in the classroom. Even if the school remains open, outdoor play is almost certain to be capped, and it is likely that extra hydration provisions will be in place.
© GettyIf there is a change to the royal children's school hours, this could have an impact on Prince William and Princess Kate's work plans, although according to the court circular, they do not have any official engagements planned for those days.
Weather warnings
© PA Images via Getty ImagesIt is increasingly common for the UK to be hit with high temperatures come summertime, but this particular heatwave has come with a red warning. This highest level category warns of potentially adverse health effects for the whole population, not just the elderly and the young. The Met Office explains: "Substantial changes in working practices and daily routines will be required."
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree said: “The forecast heatwave is developing into an impactful severe weather event, with record breaking June temperatures and very high humidity. The combination of heat and humidity will be oppressive and bring impacts across society from public health and infrastructure, to power and water supplies.
“As well as very high daytime temperatures, there will be consecutive nights where temperatures do not drop below 20°C, which is called a Tropical Night. This will make it very hard for people to recover from the daytime heat, exacerbating the heat stress impacts.”
George's school change
© Samir Hussein/WireImageThe siblings are all at the same school at the moment, but that's set to change. George, 12, will move to Eton College this September, following in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, and his uncle, the Duke of Sussex. Eton charges fees of £63,300 per year and currently has 1,350 pupils. Many alumni go on to prestigious universities like Oxford and Cambridge.
