Sky News interrupted its regular programming on Monday with a breaking news alert concerning Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, following reports that the couple have abruptly withdrawn their children, Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, from their new school. The sudden move comes just two days after the young royals began their term.
Host Anna Botting issued the update during The Wrap, turning to royal correspondent Laura Bundock to clarify the situation. “The Sussexes have been back in Britain less than a month,” Bundock explained. “These last few weeks were meant to be focused on settling into their new home, and of course, settling their children into their new school. Archie and Lilibet started last week, but just after two days, they have been pulled out.”
The decision to change schools, which involves relocating the children to a new institution in the same area immediately, has been attributed to security concerns and logistical difficulties. Sources close to the Sussexes emphasized that the move is not a reflection of the school itself, but rather the practicalities of the daily commute.
“They have now started a new school in the same area due to security concerns,” Bundock noted, adding that Prince Harry has long been deeply sensitive to security matters. The report suggests that heavy traffic in the area put significant pressure on the couple’s small, private security firm. Specifically, an incident reportedly occurred while the family was traveling in a convoy, during which the vehicles were separated, causing enough concern for the parents to re-evaluate their arrangements.
A spokesperson for the Sussexes issued a formal statement addressing the situation: “The decision for the children to move school was taken following a discussion with the family’s security team about the practicalities of their current arrangements. 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.”
The move has drawn criticism regarding the couple’s level of preparation. Baroness Foster, the former First Minister of Northern Ireland, expressed concerns about the impact of such upheaval on the children. “If you’re moving back to the UK… surely you would have run all of those scenarios before the children went to school,” she said. “The people I feel sorry for are the children.”
Others have suggested the event could influence the broader debate over the couple’s security status in Britain. Daily Mirror columnist Kevin Maguire speculated that the incident may be used by the Sussexes to lobby for taxpayer-funded security. Despite reports that the family’s bodyguards vetted the school itself during the summer, it appears the logistics of the school run were not adequately assessed prior to the start of the term. Archie and Lilibet are expected to begin their new school this week.
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