Former Home Office minister Mike Tapp has stated that Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's school run could pose an increased security threat. The young royals, now aged seven and five, are set to start at their new school just days after the family relocated back to the UK.
Family's return to the UK
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the UK with their two children on August 26, though the exact location of their new home remains unknown. The couple are reportedly focusing on making sure their children settle into their new life in Britain.
The current provision from the State to Harry is a police liaison telephone number, following the downgrade of his security when he chose to step back from official royal duties in 2020.
Call for a prompt decision
Mike Tapp MP, a former intelligence analyst who served three operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, has shared that Harry and Meghan's normal routine could increase their security threats - and that would include the school run.
Mr Tapp told GB News: "I would urge them to make a prompt decision on [Harry's security]. It has to be independent, and it has to look at the evidence."
"Is there a threat to Prince Harry and his family? And it has to stand up to scrutiny if it is denied. Because if something happens [to Harry], that has to be, and will be, looked at."
Routine increases threat
He added, "I have absolutely no doubt about that. But the reason I say it needs to be quite prompt is because now that they're in the country, they will start setting patterns."
Speaking of the family's routine, including their school run, he added: "For example, taking the kids to school and leisure and social activities, which actually increases the threat further."
As a member of the Royal Family and a high-profile war veteran, he also added that Harry could face an "enduring threat". It has been reported that the family have not made it clear how long they will be in the UK.
Meghan has also been savaged for reportedly expressing her own concerns about dropping off and picking up their children from school.
