Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing fresh criticism after making an unexpected change to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s schooling in the UK.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently moved their children to a different school only days after Archie and Lilibet had started the new term. The decision reportedly followed discussions with the family’s security team, which raised concerns about the practicalities of the daily journey between the family’s home and the original school.
Heavy traffic and the distance involved reportedly created difficulties for the Sussexes’ security arrangements. Their spokesperson stressed that the decision was not a reflection of the school itself, adding that Harry and Meghan remained grateful to the teachers and staff who had cared for their children.
However, the sudden school change has attracted criticism from some royal commentators and members of the public. The timing has also drawn attention because the Sussex family has only recently returned to Britain after spending around six years living in California.
Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, had begun attending school in the UK following their parents’ move back to Britain. The family is understood to be keeping details about their home and the children’s new school private.
The school decision has also become part of wider discussion surrounding Harry and Meghan’s security arrangements in Britain. Harry has previously challenged decisions concerning his publicly funded security, while the family’s security position is currently receiving renewed attention.
Despite the criticism, the explanation given by the Sussexes’ representative was focused on security logistics rather than the quality or treatment provided by the previous school. The representative specifically indicated that the former school and its staff should not be blamed for the decision.
For Harry and Meghan, the move represents another unexpected adjustment as they settle their children into life in Britain. Their return has placed renewed public attention on their family arrangements, security concerns and the way Archie and Lilibet are being introduced to their parents’ British background.
Key Takeaways
- Harry and Meghan have moved Archie and Lilibet to another UK school shortly after they started the term.
- The decision was reportedly linked to concerns raised by the family’s security team.
- Traffic and the distance involved in the school journey were cited as practical security difficulties.
- The Sussexes’ spokesperson said the move was not a criticism of the previous school or its staff.
- The decision has nevertheless triggered criticism and renewed public discussion about Harry and Meghan’s security arrangements in Britain.
- The school change comes shortly after the Sussex family returned to the UK following several years in California.
