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Inside Eton College, the exclusive boarding school that's been called 'the nursery of England's gentlemen' and that counts Boris Johnson, Prince William and Eddie Redmayne among its graduates

Taylor Nicole Rogers   

Inside Eton College, the exclusive boarding school that's been called 'the nursery of England's gentlemen' and that counts Boris Johnson, Prince William and Eddie Redmayne among its graduates
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Eton College is one of the most prestigious high schools in the world.

The exclusive boarding school, located outside London, near Windsor, is home to about 1,300 students, according to its website. Prince William, Prince Harry, Tom Hiddleston, and Eddie Redmayne are among its best-known alumni.

In addition to actors and royals, the school is also known for educating several future Prime Ministers, including David Cameron and incoming prime minister Boris Johnson.

Read more: The absurd life of Boris Johnson, the man who backed Brexit and will be the UK's new prime minister

The school is so integral to England's upper class that it is often called "the nursery of England's gentlemen," Business Insider previously reported.

Keep reading to take a look inside Eton College.


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