Princess Charlotte’s first day at school: Inside the £6000 per term Thomas’s Battersea School – which bans best friends

Princess Charlotte arrived at Thomas's Battersea school this morning, alongside her mother Kate Middleton, father Prince William and big brother Prince George.

Looking scarily grown up, the young Princess held onto her mother's hand as they met with the head teacher for Charlotte's big day before she headed in with her big brother for support.

George started at the private school in 2017, so will no doubt show his little sister the ropes. But what is the school like?

The £6,000 per term mixed-sex day school – which has a focus on sports, the arts and outdoor activities – has a positive ethos to ensure the best for children. 

While the most important rule is to "be kind", another is that children are not allowed to pick a best friend in case of hurt feelings. 

When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose the school for their children back in 2017, the school revealed that it was honoured that its aims and values "reflect those that Their Royal Highnesses would like for Prince George’s education", reports The Telegraph.

In an email, the school stated at the time that they are "deeply conscious of the trust that they, like all Thomas's parents, are placing in us and we hope very much to live up to their expectations."

They told parents: "The Duke and Duchess have made it clear that they do not wish Prince George's attendance at Thomas's to change its aims, values or ethos in any way.

"They would like, as far as is possible, for him to enjoy the same education that all of our pupils receive and for them to join the school community as all of our new parents do."

Previously, Kate Middleton revealed her belief on the significance of learning good values from an early age.

She said: "My parents taught me about the importance of qualities like kindness, respect, and honesty, and I realise how central values like these have been to me throughout my life.

"That is why William and I want to teach our little children, George and Charlotte, just how important these things are as they grow up.

"In my view it is just as important as excelling at maths or sport." 

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