From George Orwell to Eddie Redmayne: Famous Faces Who Studied at Eton
Eton has a long history of excellence, and its alumni list is a veritable who's who of British high society. The school has produced 20 British prime ministers, including the likes of David Cameron and Boris Johnson. Talk about a powerful network!
But Eton isn't just about politics; it's also a hotbed of creativity. Eddie Redmayne, the talented actor who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking, is also an Eton alum. Who would have thought that the same school that produced the theory of Big Brother would also give us the actor who brought The Theory of Everything to life?
And then, of course, there are the royal connections. Prince William and Prince Harry both studied at Eton, which is no surprise given the school's long history of royal patronage. It's fun to imagine the princes navigating the same corridors and classrooms as their famous predecessors.
Eddie Redmayne and Prince William 'haven't stayed in touch' since Eton