Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just made a major decision for their children.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly changed their children’s school just days into the new term. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, now aged seven and five, are thought to have started at their new school last week, with their parents now said to have wanted to switch them to another.
This comes after Harry and Meghan are said to have been advised over the state of their security, with reports now revealing that the family’s security will soon be reviewed following their move back to the UK. The young royals are said to have spent two days getting to know their new teachers and classmates before their parents decided to withdraw them from their original school.
Sources close to the Sussexes have made clear there was no issue with the school itself, but rather with the practicalities of getting them there and back.
As reported by HELLO!, heavy traffic in the family’s new area, as well as the distance between the school and where they live, are thought to have contributed, putting their small, private security team under strain.
One incident is also said to have made it difficult for their vehicles to maintain a convoy, further raising concerns.
A friend of Harry and Meghan told the publication, “It’s a real shame, because they absolutely adored the school, the kids and their parents.
“It was perfect for them in every way and the children really enjoyed their time there. They really wanted to make it work, but they had to make a difficult decision based on the fact that the team couldn’t make the school run operationally secure.”
A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess has said: “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.”
