Prince George, who is third in line to the throne behind Prince Charles and his father Prince William, is a high-profile pupil at Thomas’s Battersea in London – the 19,000-per-year private school. A royal insider told The Sun on Sunday has been inviting friends to his royal home, something that has pleased his parents immensely.

They said: “Kate and William are delighted that George is getting on so well at school and that he’s made friends.

“And just like any normal child, he has invited a few of his mates on play dates.

“It’s just that most school kids don’t go somewhere like Kensington Palace to see their friends out of lessons.”

But the insider warned that George’s friends shouldn’t expect just another normal playdate, due to the tight security around the Royal Family.

They added: “It is wonderful for them – and their parents – to go to such a beautiful and historic palace and have the run of the place.

“But it does involve a bit more planning than a normal play date, as everyone visiting the palace has to be security vetted.”

Prince George, the eldest child of William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, has just started his second year at Thomas’s Junior School.

He was pictured there last week, along with Princess Charlotte, being walked into the school by their parents as his sister arrived for her first day in Reception.

The school in south west London is is set in a Grade II-listed building dating back more than 300 years to the 1770s.

Thomas’s Battersea school’s curriculum focuses on seven areas of learning – personal, social and emotional development; communication and language; physical development; literacy; maths; understanding the world; and art and design.

The school insists on “instilling positive dispositions towards learning” in its pupil, to make sure they will enjoy studying and take the most out of their school years.

Its states: “We believe that the Early Years Foundation Stage is fundamental in instilling positive dispositions towards learning.

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“In the Reception year children will play and explore; make choices and learn to have a go and persevere; be creative and solve problems; form good relationships; be safe, secure and happy.

“A stimulating environment, including a multisensory outdoor play area, supports the teachers’ planned activities and the children’s own initiatives for learning.”

Prince George has reportedly shown an interest in sport – mainly football and tennis – and has been pictured on occasions playing the former on day’s out with his parents.

In July, his love for football was revealed when Kensington Palace released a picture of the young royal wearing an England shirt.

Earlier this month, George was spotted pulling faces and sticking his tongue out on Charlotte’s first day at school.

He looked more confident than ever as he returned to Thomas’s Battersea for is first day in Year 2.

The six-year-old didn’t hide shyly behind his father this time, but securely walked by William’s side while holding his hand.

The cheeky prince even pulled faces moments after being welcomed to the building once again by Helen Haslem, head of Thomas’s Battersea lower school.

Snaps show George sticking his tongue through his recent tooth gap and looking around as he walks with his family.

But the little royal’s cheekiness lasted for just a few seconds, and he could be seen composing himself once again as he was walking inside the school.

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