Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have pulled their children out of their new UK school just two days after the commencement of term, citing security concerns.
The couple relocated to the UK with Prince Archie, aged 7, and five-year-old Princess Lilibet after six years living in California, last month, but the details of their new home and school remain private.
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The young prince and princess started at their new school on Thursday, but have already been withdrawn following discussions between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their security team.
“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,” a spokesperson for the family said.
“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.”
Prince Harry and Meghan have pulled their kids out of their new UK school after just two days. Credit: Instagram @meghan, AAP/Con Chronis It is understood the distance between the family’s home and the school, as well as heavy traffic in the area, was the main cause of concern for the family.
The news comes just a day after the Sussex family released new photos and video showing the couple with their children.
The couple stepped back from royal duties and moved to the United States in 2020.
Their return to the UK has sent stunned royal watchers across the globe, with even King Charles reportedly not informed of the move until just days before it happened.
The King announced the couple and their two children will live as private citizens in the UK, do not live in a royal residence and will remain non-working royals.
Harry and Meghan in turn admitted they were “a little surprised” by the King’s move after not being informed he would be releasing a statement about their positions.
British Home Office to review security arrangements The development comes as the British Home Office announced it will review the long-running security saga involving Prince Harry, now that the family has returned to the UK.
The Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures, known as Ravec, will examine new risks the family may face in their new home and when moving around the UK, with a Risk Management Board considering the level of police protection the couple may need.
Harry previously sued the British government over the decision to strip him of automatic, taxpayer-funded police protection when visiting the UK.
He lost the case, but the family’s return to the UK as permanent residents has prompted a fresh review of their security arrangements and the level of protection they may require.