Prince Harry and Meghan move children to new school over security concerns
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have moved their two children to a new school over security concerns, a spokesperson said Tuesday, just weeks after the family returned to the U.K. to make a fresh start.
Prince Harry and Meghan have relocated their two young children to a new school due to security concerns, a spokesperson revealed on Tuesday. This decision came shortly after the family returned to the United Kingdom, aiming to commence a new chapter in their lives. The statement from the spokesperson indicated that the move was discussed among the family's security team, emphasizing the practicalities of their ongoing arrangements.
Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5, had just initiated the academic year in England following their move from California in late August. Reports from British media suggested distance and heavy traffic on the school route as factors contributing to the security concerns. The family currently resides in a private residence outside of London, not affiliated with the royal family.
The spokesperson clarified that this decision should not be seen as criticism of the school or the exceptional care the children received there. The news followed speculations that Harry and Meghan were awaiting a fresh risk assessment from the government committee overseeing VIP protection, including a potential decision on the family's eligibility for publicly funded security in the U.K. In August 2019, Harry and Meghan abandoned their royal duties and relocated to California, seeking to earn their own livelihood.
They subsequently entered lucrative contracts with Netflix and Spotify. Despite a strained relationship with the rest of the royal family, Harry has recently shown interest in reconciliation to spend more time with his father, King Charles III. Harry had previously battled Britain's government for the reinstatement of publicly funded police protection, which was terminated upon their departure from royal roles.
He expressed his reluctance to bring his wife and children back to the U.K. without a guaranteed security measure. In a recent development, King Charles III affirmed that Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family, refraining from adopting formal royal titles as they have since 2020. The couple was reportedly taken aback by the swift issuance of this statement, having received minimal time to review it.
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