A royal expert reveals how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children’s former school reacted to their switch. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet started school earlier this month, but security concerns led to a change. The Sussexes issued a statement appreciating the former school for its exceptional care and clarifying that their decision was in no way a reflection of the school’s environment.
Princess Lilibet and Prince George’s exit prompts school’s reaction
Chris Ship, ITV News’ Royal Editor, shared an update on X about Archie and Lilibet’s school switch. Ship wrote that the previous school was, according to people “in the know,” “actually relieved that Harry and Meghan relocated their children.” ITV also published the same claim in Ship’s report on the school change.
This news comes after a spokesperson for Markle and Harry shared that the decision to change the school was taken because of security concerns that emerged during their everyday commute. They added, “The parents remain extremely grateful to all the teachers and staff for the love, care and effort they have shown their family. This decision should in no way be interpreted as a reflection on the school or the exceptional care the children have received there.”
According to HELLO! Magazine, the former school was a significant distance from the Sussexes’ current accommodation, with heavy traffic around the area. Security concerns increased after the family’s vehicles became separated from their security detail during the school run. Their security team had conducted test drives before the school term began, but the real-world traffic conditions created additional concerns once schools reopened. The names of Archie and Lilibet’s former and current schools, along with the family’s current private residence, have not been publicly disclosed.
