Prince George of Cambridge looked nervous as he started school at Thomas's Battersea on Thursday morning, September 7, 2017  The four-year-old Prince George of Cambridge appeared to mumble 'hi' as he approached his new teacher in the school grounds  Prince George of Cambridge rubbed his nose and looked down before looking towards the small group of invited media at the school door The young Prince George - as any child would - looked incredibly nervous as he prepared to start his new life at school Prince George of Cambridge shook hands with Helen Haslem, head of the lower school, before the third in line to the throne, clutching his daddy Prince William's hand and her's, was shown to his new reception year classroom. Prince George was not the only royal to join Thomas's Battersea today with his distant cousin Maud Windsor starting on the same day. Maud Windsor is the older daughter of Lord Frederick Windsor and Lady Frederick Windsor Lord Windsor has made sure that his daughter Maud Windsor looked her smartest on her first day of school. Lord Frederick Windsor is the son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, with his father being cousin to the Queen which makes Maud Windsor and Prince George distant cousins Maude Windsor, four, was accompanied by her father Lord Frederick Windsor to the gates of the school on Thursday morning, September 7, 2017 for the first day of term Prince George of Cambridge arrives for his first day of school at Thomas's Battersea on September 7, 2017 in London, England. Prince George of Cambridge arrived in his new uniform, which included a blue official school jumper with red logo, blue Bermuda shorts and blue socks with laceless shoes and his name 'George Cambridge' on his bag. Prince George looked extra smart in his summer uniform, which includes a light blue short-sleeved shirt and navy Bermuda-style shorts, he wore the school’s compulsory navy V-neck pullover with red trim and embroidered school logo, teamed with polished black loafers with a matching navy cotton socks as he arrives in Thomas’s School’s on September 7, 2017 Britain's Prince George (C) accompanied by Britain's Prince William (L), Duke of Cambridge arrives for his first day of school at Thomas's school in Battersea where he is met by Helen Haslem (R) head of the lower school. Prince George of Cambridge arrived in his new uniform, which included a blue official school jumper with red logo, blue Bermuda shorts and blue socks with laceless shoes and his name 'George Cambridge' on his bag. Britain's Prince George accompanied by Britain's Prince William (L), Duke of Cambridge arrives for his first day of school at Thomas's school in Battersea, southwest London on September 7, 2017. Prince George looked smart but boys will be boys – even princes – and there was no hiding the start of a shiner and two small cuts under his right eye Britain's Prince George arrives for his first day of school at Thomas's school in Battersea, southwest London on September 7, 2017. Prince George of Cambridge arrives for his first day of school with his father Prince William, Duke of Cambridge at Thomas's Battersea on September 7, 2017 in London, England. Prince George arrived for his first day at school this morning with only his father Prince William because his mother is cripped with morning sickness - they were greeted by Helen Haslem, head of the lower school Prince George arrived for his first day at school this morning with only his father Prince William because his mother is cripped with morning sickness - they were greeted by Helen Haslem, head of the lower school Prince George held his father Prince William's hand very tight as he crossed the courtyard to start his school life Prince George of Cambridge arrives for his first day of school with his father Prince William, Duke of Cambridge at Thomas's Battersea on September 7, 2017 in London, England. Prince George arrived in his new uniform, which included a blue official school jumper with red logo, blue Bermuda shorts and blue socks with laceless shoes and his name 'George Cambridge' on his bag. Prince George of Cambridge arrives for his first day of school with his father Prince William, Duke of Cambridge at Thomas's Battersea on September 7, 2017 in London, England. Lord Frederick Windsor departs St Thomas's Battersea after dropping off his daughter Maud for her first day at school in London, United Kingdom on September 7, 2017. Lord Frederick Windsor departs St Thomas's Battersea after dropping off his daughter Maud for her first day at school in London, United Kingdom on September 7, 2017. Prince George of Cambridge arrives for his first day of school with his father Prince William, Duke of Cambridge at Thomas's Battersea on September 7, 2017 in London, England. Prince George looked extra smart in his summer uniform, which includes a light blue short-sleeved shirt and navy Bermuda-style shorts. He wore the school’s compulsory navy V-neck pullover with red trim and embroidered school logo. The proud father Prince William had also dressed up for his son’s big day, in a smart-casual look that was perfect for the occasion. He combined a tailored shirt and a single-breasted blazer, from his favorite Mayfair tailors Richard James, with chinos, a brown leather plaited belt and matching suede Russell and Bromley desert boots. Prince George of Cambridge arrives for his first day of school with his father Prince William, Duke of Cambridge at Thomas's Battersea on September 7, 2017 in London, England. Prince George looked extra smart in his summer uniform, which includes a light blue short-sleeved shirt and navy Bermuda-style shorts, he wore the school’s compulsory navy V-neck pullover with red trim and embroidered school logo, teamed with polished black loafers with a matching navy cotton socks as he arrives in Thomas’s School’s on September 7, 2017 It was a big day for a little Prince George looked extra smart in his uniform – which had been immaculately pressed for the occasion. He was in Thomas’s School’s summer uniform, which includes a light blue short-sleeved shirt and navy Bermuda-style shorts. To top it off he wore the school’s compulsory navy V-neck pullover with red trim and embroidered school logo. The proud father Prince William had also dressed up for his son’s big day, in a smart-casual look that was perfect for the occasion. He combined a tailored shirt and a single-breasted blazer, thought to be from his favourite Mayfair tailors Richard James, with chinos, a brown leather plaited belt and matching suede Russell and Bromley desert boots. The young Prince George, who was wearing a shirt, navy V-neck pullover, shorts and black shoes on his first day, is thought to be one of the youngest in his year - his father Prince William stayed for a settling in session, they were guided by Helen Haslem, head of the lower school. Prince William walked in with Prince George along with Helen Haslem, head of the lower school, and stayed for around 40 minutes before his son and the other children stayed for a half day. Prince George arrived on his first day of school, in his new uniform, which included a blue official school jumper with red logo, blue Bermuda shorts and blue socks with laceless shoes and his name 'George Cambridge' on his bag. Prince William offered a few words of wisdom to his son Prince George after getting him out of the car and looked up at his new school Prince George looked smart with his blond hair neatly combed to the side for the start of term. But boys will be boys – even princes – and there was no hiding the start of a shiner and two small cuts under his right eye.