Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are heading back to Britain, and the move is putting their children right in the middle of royal life again. But according to fresh reports, Prince William and Kate Middleton have no plans to say anything about it in public — and their silence is raising eyebrows across the UK.
Archie, who is seven, and Lilibet, five, are expected to start school in Britain this September. That alone would normally spark comment from Kensington Palace, especially since William and Kate have always been vocal about their own children's school milestones. But this time, palace insiders say there will be no comment, no statement, and no acknowledgment of the Sussexes' return.
What makes this even more interesting is the difference in how the two families are handling privacy. William and Kate have built a tradition of releasing carefully staged photos every time George, Charlotte, or Louis hit a milestone — a first day of school, a birthday, a family outing. Just last month, they shared a new portrait of George turning 13, along with a short video from a family trip.
Harry and Meghan are doing the complete opposite. Sources close to the couple say they will not release any first-day-of-school pictures or birthday portraits for Archie and Lilibet. They also haven't revealed which school the kids will attend, and the location of their new UK home is being kept under wraps. British media outlets have reportedly been reminded to respect privacy rules and avoid publishing details about the family's address or the children's school.
This isn't a new concern for Meghan. Back in 2022, she spoke about her fear that ordinary school drop-offs in the UK could turn into a media circus, describing the possibility of a "press pen of 40 people" snapping photos of her son. She made it clear that protecting her children from that kind of exposure wasn't about being obsessed with privacy — it was simply part of being a parent.
Meanwhile, tension between the two brothers hasn't eased. William and Harry are still reportedly not on speaking terms, and a former BBC royal correspondent suggested the news of the Sussexes' return may have left William frustrated. Some royal watchers even believe this sets the stage for two separate, competing royal circles — one built around William, and one around Harry.
For now, Kensington Palace is staying quiet, and it looks like that silence is intentional. Whether this changes once the school year actually begins remains to be seen.
Key Takeaways:
- Prince William and Kate Middleton do not plan to publicly comment on Harry and Meghan's return to the UK.
- Archie and Lilibet are expected to start school in Britain this September.
- Unlike William and Kate, Harry and Meghan won't release school or birthday photos of their kids.
- The couple's new UK home location and the children's school remain undisclosed.
- Meghan has long expressed concerns about media attention around her children's school life.
- William and Harry reportedly remain estranged, adding to speculation about a royal family split.
