Former royal aide offers advice to Prince George ahead of Eton start: 'Don't waste it!'

Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who spent a decade as the trusted confidant to Princes William and Harry, has offered his advice to Prince George ahead of his start to life at Eton College.

The former SAS commander has emerged from the shadows with his first work of fiction.

The wartime thriller, titled "Beyond the Edge of Light," draws upon both his remarkable military career and the clandestine life of his late mother.

The former Irish Guards officer earned an MBE for his role in dismantling a Colombian drugs cartel during his time as an SAS troop and squadron commander.

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He later became principal private secretary to the young princes and played a pivotal role in shaping Catherine's transition into royal life.

His journey from battlefield operations to Buckingham Palace has now culminated in literary ambition.

As an old Etonian himself, Mr Lowther-Pinkerton offered guidance for the young prince ahead of his arrival at the prestigious school this September.

"You're very, very privileged to go there and there are all sorts of amazing things you can do," he told Hello.

He highlighted the institution's exceptional facilities, particularly praising the Drawing School, Eton's art department, as "just sensational."

The former royal aide emphasised the wealth of societies available, from debating to history of art, where distinguished speakers regularly visit.

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"So I'm not saying this to lecture poor old George, but I'm saying if anybody goes to that sort of place, then you've got to take the opportunity to live it," he explained.

"You've got to then realise how lucky you've been, and you've got to pay back in some way. Whether it's through public service, the military or whatever, you've got to pay back. But it is a great privilege, and you don't want to waste it."

Mr Lowther-Pinkerton's decade at the heart of the royal household began in 2005, when William was 22 and Harry just 20.

He guided both princes towards military careers whilst ensuring they had space to experience life before assuming full-time royal duties.

"William in particular has a sort of life track planned out for him," he reflected. "And so to my mind, that time I was with him was the time to get it right."

He also oversaw the organisation of William and Catherine's 2011 wedding, crediting the professionalism of those around him for its success.

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