The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently returned to Britain with their seven-year-old son, Prince Archie, and five-year-old daughter, Princess Lilibet
London: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have changed their children's school just days after the start of the academic year in England, reportedly because of security concerns, British media reported on Monday.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently returned to Britain with their seven-year-old son, Prince Archie, and five-year-old daughter, Princess Lilibet. The family is reportedly living in the Cotswolds, a popular celebrity destination in central England.
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Harry and Meghan, who stepped down from royal duties and left Britain in 2020 amid tensions with the royal family, have enrolled their children at a private school. The name of the school has not been disclosed.
According to Hello! magazine, the distance between the family's home and the school, along with heavy traffic on the route, prompted concerns over security.
“The decision for the children to move school was taken following a discussion with the family's security team about the practicalities of their current arrangements,” a spokesperson for the couple told the magazine.
Harry and Meghan's representatives did not respond to AFP's request for comment on Monday.
Harry seeks police protection
The family currently relies on private security guards, but Harry has reportedly been seeking the reinstatement of police protection for himself and his family.
The prince has been involved in a lengthy legal battle over his security arrangements since sStepping back from royal duties and moving to the United States. He had sought continued taxpayer-funded police protection during visits to Britain.
The Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec), which oversees security arrangements for senior public and royal figures, met last week to discuss protection for Harry and his family, according to reports.
The BBC reported that Ravec will conduct a detailed assessment of the threats facing Harry and Meghan.
The security discussions come as Harry prepares to turn 42 on Tuesday.
Harry and Meghan left Britain in 2020 and subsequently moved to California, where they have lived with their children. King Charles III has said that his son and Meghan are not to be regarded as “working members of the royal family” following their departure from official royal duties.
Published: 15 Sept 2026, 08:14 am IST
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