Harry and Meghan switch children’s school, security review underway

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly switched their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to a new school in the UK just days after the academic year commenced. The decision was made following discussions with their security team due to practical concerns regarding the safety of the daily school run, which was reportedly strained by distance and traffic to their previous choice. While the couple expressed gratitude for the former school's care, the names of both the original and new institutions have been withheld for privacy and security reasons.

This school change coincides with a new review of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's publicly-funded security arrangements in the UK. The Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec), responsible for royal and VIP protection, is reconsidering their level of police protection now that they are residing in the UK full-time. This marks Meghan's first security risk assessment since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, and Harry's security has also been a subject of ongoing discussions and previous legal challenges.

Ravec has reportedly requested comprehensive details of the family's daily routines, including the school run and specific addresses, to conduct a thorough risk assessment and determine the necessary security provisions. This ongoing review and the recent school change underscore the continued focus on the family's safety and security as they establish their lives in the UK.