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A Rough Shortlist of the UK's Showbiz Nepo Babies
If you thought American nepotism was bad, try throwing in fifth-generation acting dynasties and £37,000-a-year boarding schools.
American Nepo Babies Have Nothing on the British
From Benedict Cumberbatch to “Bridgerton”, the posh and parentally blessed are everywhere in UK entertainment.
$45,000 A Year Private School Is Normal Now. What Are They Doing With All That Money?
$45k and you still might have to shake King Charles' hand.
Teachers Share the Most Over-the-Top Things They’ve Seen at Private Schools
“I heard some kid left their 30,000-peso ($586) hoodie [at school]. It was just in the lost and found for a couple of weeks.”
Private Schools in the UK Accused of Mishandling Sexual Violence Claims
Former students say that some of the most elite schools in the country are breeding grounds for harassment and bullying.
The #MeToo Movement Has Hit British Private Schools
Girls as young as nine are sharing stories of rape culture at Britain’s elite schools, but many warn that the problem is more widespread.
The Worst Reactions I've Had After Telling People I Went to Private School
“I want to be proud of my school – it undoubtedly made me who I am today – but I end up feeling ashamed.”
Foreigners Reveal What Shocked Them About the British Class System
"It’s weird that people are socialised from young to think that going to a specific private school means you’ll be successful."
I Went to a Boarding School for the Kids of Millionaires
With an admission fee of £18,000 a year, École des Roches is one of the most expensive boarding school in France.
'PoshTok' Is Where TikTok's Richest Teens Hang Out
What in the grouse-shooting hell is going on, and why can’t we look away?
Mullets Have Become the Must-Have Haircut at English Private Schools
"When you see a good mullet, it’s just funny. It’s like: fair enough."
Remembering the Time Throbbing Gristle Played A Private School
On March 16th, 1980, the "wreckers of civilisation" played one of England's top boarding schools. Here's the story, as told by some of those who were there.