Princess Charlotte will enjoy VERY posh school dinners at Thomas’ Battersea – including lamb ragout and baked mackerel

FOR most children, term-time lunches consist of a cheese sandwich, a juice carton and a bit of fruit, but school grub for a princess is a little bit different.

Princess Charlotte started Thomas’s Battersea school today and the adorable four-year-old royal was pictured with Kate, Prince William and Prince George as she arrived.

As a young royal, the tiny tot will have a slightly different experience of school dinners than most of us.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have opted to send their daughter to the rather posh south London school, which is where Prince George is going into year two.

The exclusive establishment charges the princely sum of £17K-a-year for their students, which undoubtedly means a good menu.

A source told Fabulous Digital: "The Thomas's school lunches are the envy of the parents, their school chefs are first class.

“French onion soups, salmon dishes with dauphinoise potatoes plus an array of amazing puddings are the daily fare.

“Snacks are fruit and vegetables which are sourced daily. No sugar loading is permitted.

“Pupils from other London schools love eating after matches with Thomas's in the spacious dining room as their food is so tasty and appetising.”

And the sweet four-year-old will not be subjected to turkey twizzlers but instead whole-wheat twisty pasta, Mediterranean couscous and baked smoked mackerel served on a bed of puy lentils.

And things only get better as we turn our attention to dessert.

Where we suffered through a square of sponge drowned in questionable lumpy custard, the little princess will enjoy a luxury steamed jam and coconut sponge with custard.

Alternatively, wholesome oatmeal and raisin cookies are on the menu along with a fresh banana milkshake.

Kate and William are said to be hands-on parents, both regularly spotted doing the school run.

The Duchess of Cambridge, 37, today looked effortlessly flawless recycling a £215 Michael Kors midi dress and showing off perfectly blow-dried hair.

The school charges usually charges £6,429 a term – or £19,287 a year – but Princess Charlotte will only be charged £6,305 a term, or £18,915 a year, as she gets a sibling discount.

Thomas's Battersea, which describes itself as a Christian school and is open to children of all faiths, believes in "praise as the greatest motivator".

Best friends are said to be banned at the school so no one feels left out, and it is also taught that kindness is as important as academic success.

Art, ballet, drama, ICT, music and physical education are all taught by specialist teachers from a child's first day.

And Charlotte will be expected to start learning French once a week at her new school.

There are around 566 pupils in the school, ranging from the ages of four to 13.

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