Prince Harry shared a humorous anecdote about his seven-year-old son, Prince Archie, while speaking with children in Nottingham. The prince and his wife, Meghan Markle, made their first joint appearance together since returning to the UK on Thursday, October 15.
Prince Harry's conversation with children
Fans lined the street to catch a glimpse of the couple, bringing gifts and taking selfies with them. During the outing, Prince Harry spoke to a group of children who had waited to see the Sussexes. In a video shared by journalist Alex Seale on Instagram, the prince asked the children about school.
He said: “You like math? I love that! You know, most people don’t like math.” He added that his son, Prince Archie, is one of them. Harry said: “My son turned round to me and said, ‘Can I go to a school that doesn’t do math?’ I said, ‘Doesn’t exist.’”
Archie's first day at a new school
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet started at a British school in September. Just two days into the term, they were forced to switch schools due to a security concern. Prince Harry also shared what happened when Archie started class. He said: “And he went to this new school, and on the first day, and the first class, guess what it was?” One of the children said, “Math!” and Prince Harry echoed the young child, shaking his head and groaning.
Speaking to another child, they discussed the weather. One child wished for snow. Prince Harry said: “We can give it time. Snow in October might freak a few people out.”
Visit to community organisations
Prince Harry and Meghan are not working royals, as the pair quit their official duties in 2020. However, their appearance followed a similar format to that of a royal engagement. The Sussexes visited multiple community organisations, including Himmah, a Nottingham charity tackling poverty, food insecurity, racism and social exclusion, reports Marie Claire.
The couple have been away from the UK for six years, living in Montecito, California. They relocated to Britain at the end of August for what is being called an “extended” period. They are reportedly living in the Cotswolds.
