Windsor prep school appoints first female head after 675 years
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Emma Károlyi said it would be an honour to join the school
A private school with a history of educating young royals and rising musicians has appointed its first female head in its 675-year history.
St George's School Windsor Castle has a heritage dating back to 1348 and teaches children aged three to 13.
Emma Károlyi said it would be an "honour" to lead the "unique gem of a school" when she starts next September.
The school is home to the choristers who sing in the choir at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Children from the school have sang during historic moments in royal history at Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel
Its alumni includes classical composers Sir Walford Davies and David Fanshawe, and more recently Princess Eugenie and Lady Louise Windsor.
Ms Károlyi, who will join from Junior King's School in Canterbury, has more than 30 years of experience in education and is an accomplished viola player and a member of The King's Orchestra.
Chair of governors Ian Canning said she had "shone through" during the interview process and the school was looking forward to helping her settle in.
She is succeeding William Goldsmith, who is moving to Packwood Haugh School in Shropshire.
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