Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have transferred their children to a different school shortly after the new academic year began in England, citing security concerns, according to British media reports. The family recently returned to the UK with their seven-year-old son, Prince Archie, and five-year-old daughter, Princess Lilibet, after several years living in the United States.

The couple, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020 amid tensions within the royal family, have been engaged in a prolonged legal dispute to retain taxpayer-funded security while residing in California. Although that effort was ultimately unsuccessful, Harry has reportedly been seeking reinstatement of police protection since the family’s return to Britain.

The family has chosen to settle in the Cotswolds, a rural area in central England popular with celebrities. Both children were initially enrolled in a private school, the name of which has not been disclosed. However, concerns arose about the logistics of the school commute, particularly due to the distance and heavy traffic on the route, raising questions over the children’s safety.

A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed that the decision to change schools was made after discussions with their security team, who advised that the previous arrangements were not practical from a security standpoint. The family is currently protected by private security personnel, but Prince Harry has reportedly requested that the UK government reinstate official police protection for them.

In response to these developments, Britain’s Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec), which oversees the protection of public and royal figures, held a meeting last week to examine the safeguarding needs of the Duke and Duchess and their children. The committee is conducting a detailed review of the threats facing the family, although no decisions on reinstating official protective services have been announced.

The move to change schools and push for official police protection highlights ongoing concerns about security arrangements for Prince Harry and Meghan following their departure from royal duties and relocation back to the UK. The family’s representatives have emphasized that safety considerations remain a top priority in settling their children’s schooling and securing their living environment.