Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are changing schools in the United Kingdom after attending their original school for only two days.
The decision followed discussions with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s security team, according to a spokesperson for the family. The distance between the Sussexes’ new home and the school, along with heavy traffic during the commute, reportedly created practical security concerns.
Harry and Meghan’s spokesperson emphasized that the move was not a reflection on the school itself. The couple remains grateful to the teachers and staff for the care they provided to Archie and Lilibet during their brief time there.
Details about the schools and the family’s current home have remained private.
The change comes shortly after Harry and Meghan returned to Britain with their children following six years in California. Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, began the new school year earlier this month.
Security has remained a deeply personal and complicated issue for Prince Harry. After he and Meghan stepped away from their roles as working members of the Royal Family in 2020, they no longer received the same automatic police protection provided to senior working royals.
Harry has repeatedly challenged the way decisions about his family’s security are made when they are in the United Kingdom. His current arrangements are being reviewed by a government committee, and a spokesperson for the Sussexes has confirmed that Meghan’s security situation is also being reconsidered.
For now, the family appears focused on finding a school that works better with the realities of their security needs.
Changing schools so quickly is never an easy decision, particularly for young children who are adjusting to a new country and a very different daily routine. Whatever opinions people may hold about Harry and Meghan, Archie and Lilibet deserve the opportunity to settle into their new lives with safety, stability, and privacy.
Royally Inspired will continue to follow any confirmed developments concerning the Sussex family’s return to Britain and the ongoing security review.
Sources: Reuters and the Associated Press
