Harry and Meghan Relocate Kids to New School Amid Safety Fears
WHO:
NBC News World - Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are involved in the relocation of their children.
NBC News World - Their children are Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5.
WHAT:
CNN - The couple's children were already enrolled in British schools for the 2026-2027 academic year prior to their arrival in the U.K.
CNN - The couple will both imminently receive an official risk assessment given their return to Britain.
CNN - Authorities have requested the couple to provide detailed information about their new daily routines, including trips such as the school run, addresses routinely visited, and routes taken.
CNN - Harry has had a longstanding battle against the Home Office regarding his security protection, which he challenged in court but lost in a February 2024 ruling.
CNN - In May 2023, Harry lost a separate legal challenge seeking the right to pay for his police protection while in the U.K.
The Washington Post - Prince Harry and Meghan moved their children to a new school in the U.K. after just two days, citing security concerns.
CNN - A spokesperson for the couple stated, “The decision for the children to move school was taken following a discussion with the family’s security team about the practicalities of their current arrangements.”
CNN - The couple expressed gratitude towards the teachers and staff, stating, “This decision should in no way be interpreted as a reflection on the school or the exceptional care the children have received there.”
NBC News World - Prince Harry and Meghan have transferred their children to a new school.
NBC News World - The couple is awaiting a verdict on their request for publicly-funded security protection.
WHERE:
NBC News World - The children were previously enrolled in an undisclosed school in the U.K.
WHEN:
NBC News World - The family moved back to the U.K. from California last month.
WHY:
CNN - Harry has continued pressing for police protection, arguing that he and his family remain at risk even though they stepped down from official royal duties.
CNN - The move comes after Meghan has been granted a government-backed security review for the first time since quitting royal duties.
NBC News World - The relocation of the children to a new school was prompted by security concerns.
HOW:
CNN - The information provided by the couple will be used by a branch of the U.K.’s Home Office to evaluate any changes to the level of threat they face.
CNN - Authorities have requested the couple to provide detailed information about their new daily routines, including school runs and frequently visited addresses, to evaluate any changes to the level of threat they face.
NBC News World - The decision to change schools was made shortly after their return to the U.K.
(UPDATED September 16, 2026 20:02 UTC)
Prince Harry and his wife have already enrolled their children in British schools for the upcoming academic year, and they are set to receive an official risk assessment upon their return to the U.K. Authorities are requesting detailed information about their daily routines, including school runs and frequently visited addresses, to help evaluate any changes in the threat level they may face. Despite stepping down from official royal duties, Harry continues to advocate for police protection, citing ongoing risks to his family, a battle he has previously challenged in court without success.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 10:59 UTC)
Prince Harry and Meghan have moved their children to a new school in the U.K. after just two days, citing security concerns. A spokesperson for the couple explained that this decision followed discussions with their security team regarding their current arrangements, and they expressed gratitude to the teachers and staff, emphasizing that the move should not be seen as a reflection on the school. This change comes after Meghan received a government-backed security review for the first time since stepping back from royal duties, with authorities requesting detailed information about their daily routines to assess any changes in their security threat level.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 01:59 UTC)
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have relocated their children, Prince Archie, who is seven, and Princess Lilibet, who is five, to a new school due to security concerns. This decision came shortly after the family moved back to the U.K. from California last month, and they are currently awaiting a verdict on their request for publicly-funded security protection. The children were previously enrolled in an undisclosed school in the U.K. before this recent transfer.