Prince Harry has shared a rare insight into Archie and Lilibet's schooling as they settle into life in the UK, revealing his two children are "loving school" in his first interview since the family's return to England in August.
The Duke, who moved back to the UK with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children almost two months ago, spoke to GQ about the family's new life. The Sussexes' children had a slightly rocky introduction to British schooling, moving schools almost immediately after their congested commute raised their parents' concerns about security, since their convoy was broken up.
A 'whole different experience' in the British school system
Harry said it "meant a lot" to have his children in the British school system, which has given them "a whole different experience" to the US. "It's been nice to be close to friends, family, friends and their children as well, to be able to have endless play dates to really help our kids settle in," the 42-year-old explained.
"I think for kids at seven and five to be able to have that comparison and to have two completely different cultural experiences is so important today," he said. "For us, when certain stars align, and it's clear that this should or probably will end up being the case, then we lean into that."
Showing his children where he grew up
Hinting at why they moved to the UK, Harry said the opportunity to show his kids around the places he grew up really sparked an idea. "To actually have my whole family there with me, the place that I grew up, wanting to be able to show my kids where I grew up and have them have the experiences to some extent that I had – the good rather than necessarily the bad – provided real, proper, serious thinking as to, 'This is an opportunity, let's do it now.'"
He is thought to be living in a non-royal residence in the Cotswolds after returning to the UK with his family.
Settling in with friends and family
Fellow Brit Joss Stone, who has also settled back in the UK after pursuing her singing career in Nashville, previously hinted at Harry's shared desire to return to Britain. "He was saying how wonderful the schools are here and how important community is for children," she said of their interaction at the 2025 WellChild Awards. "It was nice to share that with him because it's exactly why we felt drawn to come back – for the kids to grow up surrounded by family, friends, and a strong sense of belonging and, most importantly, in a safe environment."
