Prince George’s Eton privacy hurdle in a smartphone era

Prince George’s upcoming move to Eton could test a longstanding informal privacy pact with the British press as smartphones raise the risk of intrusions. Experts say William and Kate may seek boundaries to shield him from paparazzi, mirroring the discreet approach that helped their St Andrews romance, but the “gentleman’s agreement” could prove fragile as George grows, potentially dates, and becomes international news in an era of instant sharing.