Did Itoje go to Harrow?

At St George’s Itoje was first introduced to rugby at the age of eleven. He later won a scholarship to Harrow School, an independent school in London. As a schoolboy, Itoje played several sports including basketball, football, rugby and athletics, representing England at U17 level in shot put.

Which royals went to Harrow?

The School has educated five monarchs: King Hussein of Jordan, both Kings of Iraq, Ghazi I and his son Faisal II, the current Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Ali bin Hamud of Zanzibar.

When did Maro Itoje go to Harrow?

Maro got a rugby scholarship to London Harrow school when he was 11. He then studied for a Politics degree at the School of Oriental and African Studies in Bloomsbury, London at the same time as starting his rugby career.

Did Princess Anne go to Gordonstoun?

Princess Anne, Philip’s only daughter, was not educated at Gordonstoun, which at that time was for boys only, but she sent her two children, Zara and Peter, while also serving for some time on the school’s board of governors.

Has Itoje captained England?

Get shirt here. A Saracens academy product, Maro Itoje was a new member of the England squad for the 2016 Six Nations, and has since gone on to establish himself as a regular starter. In 2014, Maro captained England U20 to victory at the Junior World Championship final.

Who is Maro Itoje’s brother?

Having been born into a family that prized education as the key that unlocks a child’s potential, England Rugby star Maro Itoje counts himself incredibly lucky. ‘My younger sister Isabel, older brother Jeremy and I were all privileged to go to good schools.

What is Harry Itoje doing to fight social injustice?

Like his fellow sportsman, footballer Marcus Rashford, and his campaigning for free school meals, Itoje has utilised the platform afforded to him by his rugby career to draw attention to social injustice.

Can rugby star Maro Itoje promote educational equality in schools?

For those, however, whose families can’t afford the expensive equipment needed to participate in remote learning, the barriers are even greater. Now England rugby player Maro Itoje, dubbed ‘Super Maro’ for his sporting prowess, has proved himself worthy of the accolade in the sphere of educational equality, too.

Where did Harry Itoje go to school?

From St George’s School, Harpenden, a state school where he was a boarder, he won a sporting scholarship to Harrow, one of our top public schools. There every pupil had access to a computer in their room. ‘My parents expected a great deal from me academically,’ says Itoje, who, even at 26, is tipped to be a future England captain.