A wave of speculation about where Archie and Lilibet might be enrolling for the new school year has grown so intense that a private school in the UK felt compelled to address it head-on with an official letter to parents.
As the academic year approaches, a preparatory school in Oxfordshire reportedly sent a note to families directly tackling the buzz that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children could be joining the student body. The letter reportedly told parents that no formal application had landed on the headmaster's desk as of September 1, despite all the chatter.
Interestingly, the school didn't fully shut the door on the possibility. Its admissions office was described as staying alert, hinting that things could still change down the line.
For now, the Sussexes are keeping the actual name of the school private, citing security concerns. What has been confirmed is that both children already have spots secured at a school in Britain — Archie set to join Year 3, and Lilibet starting Year 1.
This school search comes as the couple gets ready for a longer stretch of time based in the UK, following six years of living stateside.
Education specialist Grace Moody-Stuart, who works with the Good Schools Guide, weighed in on the transition the kids are facing. She noted that simply adjusting to British life would already feel like a major shift for children raised in an American environment. In her view, a rural co-ed prep school would likely suit them best, since these schools tend to carry less academic pressure and offer a more relaxed, "freestyle" atmosphere compared to the more traditional schooling Harry went through himself.
Key Takeaways:
- A UK prep school addressed rumors that Archie and Lilibet may enroll there, confirming no application had been received as of September 1.
- The school's admissions team is reportedly staying alert to the possibility.
- Archie and Lilibet have already secured places at a different British school for security reasons — Archie in Year 3, Lilibet in Year 1.
- The move comes as Harry and Meghan settle into an extended stay in the UK after six years in the US.
- An education expert suggests a countryside co-ed school would ease their transition from American life.
