Parents in the area where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly settling in the UK have allegedly been warned about new school rules as Archie and Lilibet start classes. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently relocated from the US to Britain and are reportedly staying at a private residence in the Cotswolds.
Guidance on privacy for high-profile pupils
According to royal commentator Kinsey Schofield, local families have been contacted about additional rules surrounding high-profile pupils joining schools in the area. Schofield told Page Six that the message sent to families said some pupils joining the school could attract "a greater level of public or media interest".
The message reportedly reminded parents and carers that schools aim to ensure all children can enjoy school life in "a safe, happy, and private environment". Families were also allegedly told not to photograph or film other children without permission.
Social media restrictions and school start
The guidance reportedly went further, asking parents not to share photographs, information or details about pupils or their families on social media. The claims come as Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, prepare to start the new school year following the Sussexes' reported move back to the UK.
Schofield said a source had told her that Harry and Meghan had "approached multiple schools" before making their move. The exact location of the family's new home and the children's schools has not been disclosed, with security concerns cited as a reason.
Return to Britain and family ties
Harry and Meghan moved to Montecito, California, after stepping down as working members of the Royal Family in 2020. Their reported return to Britain is understood to be for an "extended period", rather than necessarily a permanent relocation.
According to reports cited by Page Six, Harry wanted his children to live closer to their grandfather, King Charles, and hoped they would be able to build relationships with other members of the Royal Family. The reported school guidance highlights the additional privacy considerations that can arise when children from a high-profile family join a local school.
It also comes amid continued attention surrounding the Sussexes' return to the UK, with the family's security arrangements remaining an important consideration. The exact schools attended by Archie and Lilibet have not been publicly confirmed.
