Prince Harry and Meghan Move Children to New School Over Security Concerns

Prince Harry and Meghan have moved their two children to a different school in Britain after their security team raised concerns about the practicalities of their daily journey.

Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, had attended their original school for only two days before the couple decided to change their arrangements.

A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said the decision followed discussions with the family’s security team about the children’s daily commute.

The family’s security advisers were reportedly concerned about the distance between their home and the school, as well as heavy traffic along the route. The journey could require the family’s vehicles to spend extended periods in traffic and make the same trip repeatedly each day.

The couple stressed that the decision was not a criticism of the original school or its staff. They said they remained grateful for the care and support the children had received.

The children visited another school for a taster session before beginning their first full day there. Details about the children’s new school and the family’s home have been kept private.

The change comes only weeks after Harry, Meghan and their children returned to Britain after spending more than six years living in California. The family relocated in late August as the couple sought to establish a new base in the UK.

Security remains an important issue for Harry, who has been involved in a long-running legal dispute with the British government over police protection for himself and his family.

Following the family’s return, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, known as Ravec, began reviewing the couple’s security arrangements. The committee is assessing the risks faced by Harry and Meghan separately.

Harry previously lost a legal challenge over the decision to remove his automatic publicly funded security after he and Meghan stepped down as working members of the royal family.

The latest school decision comes as the security review continues, with the committee considering the family’s routines and circumstances now that they are living in Britain with their children.

The Sussexes have said they want their children to regard Britain as a safe and familiar place while maintaining their life and connections in the United States.