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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Whittaker and Bryony Gooch

Why Harry and Meghan have moved children to new school after just two days

  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have moved their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to a new UK school just two days into the term due to security concerns over travel distance.
  • A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirmed the decision followed discussions with their security team and emphasised it was no reflection on the original school or its staff.
  • The move follows the family's relocation back to the UK in August, six years after stepping down as working royals and moving to the United States.
  • Royal security committee Ravec is currently undertaking a new threat assessment to decide whether the family should receive taxpayer-funded security.
  • The Duchess of Sussex recently shared footage on social media offering a rare glimpse of family life in the UK with Harry and their two children.

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