The world's most elite nanny training school has had the highest number of male recruits in its history and says the breakdown of gender stereotypes has aided recruitment.

The prestigious Norland College, based in Bath, has serviced the rich and famous for more than a century but the nannies renown for their beige dresses, felt hats and white gloves are now being matched by men in tweed.

This year four men have enrolled along with 99 girls to complete the establishment's BA in Early Years Development and Learning.

Its popularity could be due to Prince George having a Norland Nanny, Maria Borrallo.