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Harry and Meghan ‘pull Archie and Lilibet from school’ amid security fears

FILE PHOTO - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. // A British-American couple who swapped their life in the US for Yorkshire say they "know how Harry and Meghan feel" as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex prepare to move back to the UK. Tom Bateman, 35, and his American wife Britney, 36, have spent the past six weeks settling into life in Britain with their four children after 17 years living in the US. And as reports emerge that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are also looking to spend more time back in Britain, the couple say they understand the emotional pull of returning home - and the challenges of leaving America behind. Tom, who was born in England, says he can particularly understand Harry's desire to be around the people and culture he grew up with. Photo released 21/08/2026
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children have been pulled from school (Picture: Tom Maddick / SWNS.com)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly already moved their children from school, days into the new term.

The Sussexes were said to be ‘happy to be back’ in the UK after getting Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, settled into their new life.

However, just a week after the term began, sources have claimed that the couple have swapped schools over security issues with the school run.

A source told HELLO! Magazine: ‘It’s a real shame, because they absolutely adored the school, the kids and their parents.

‘It was perfect for them in every way and the children really enjoyed their time there.

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‘They really wanted to make it work, but they had to make a difficult decision based on the fact that the team couldn’t make the school run operationally secure.’

The family were concerned about the school run (Picture: meghan/Instagram)

Reportedly, the traffic in the area had made it difficult for Harry and Meghan to get Archie and Lilibet to and from school in convoy.

Security teams are said to have checked out the school itself in summer but the drive there during term time was not properly factored in.

A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess said: ‘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.

‘The parents remain extremely grateful to all the teachers and staff for the love, care and effort they have shown their family.

‘This decision should in no way be interpreted as a reflection on the school or the exceptional care the children have received there.’

Archie and Lilibet will now join another school in the area for their second week after moving over from the US at the end of summer.

Harry and Meghan’s move back to Britain comes after they stepped away from the working monarchy six years ago.

Since then, they have built a life focused on their family, charitable work and commercial projects.

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