Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spoken out sharply after two photographers were reportedly seen keeping watch on the school attended by their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
According to reports, the two men were first noticed by private security staff and members of the school's own team as they moved around the edge of the property. Checks reportedly showed that both were international photographers working for a well-known press agency based in Europe.
A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wasted no time in responding. The couple's representative described the photographers' conduct as extraordinarily reckless and made it clear that a clear line separates genuine press work from pacing the boundary of a school, peering in and observing children during their day.
The spokesperson went on to say it was troubling enough that some European paparazzi seem unwilling to respect the privacy of schoolchildren. Behaving this way in the current climate, they added, and so soon after the RAF Fairford incident, showed a striking lack of judgment.
The statement concluded that, whatever pictures the men hoped to capture, the episode was not just an unacceptable intrusion into the lives of children. In the couple's view, it was also a thoughtless and irresponsible way to behave anywhere near a school.
Harry and Meghan have spoken openly for years about protecting their children from press attention, and this latest statement shows the issue remains a top priority for the family.
Key Takeaways
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have publicly condemned two photographers seen near their children's school.
- Private security and school staff reportedly noticed the men walking around the school grounds.
- The men are said to work for a well-known European press agency.
- The Sussexes' spokesperson called the behavior reckless and a serious invasion of children's privacy.
- The statement also pointed to the recent RAF Fairford incident, saying the timing showed poor judgment.
