Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's School Change Was Predictable, Royal Experts Say
Royal commentators suggest the logistical issues prompting the move were foreseeable, potentially linked to the couple's ongoing security concerns.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently moved their children, Archie and Lilibet, to a new school just two days into the term. Royal experts suggest that the security and logistical challenges that led to this decision were foreseeable and should not have come as a surprise.
Kinsey Schofield, host of YouTube’s "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Fox News Digital that the traffic and logistical concerns around the school were known by local sources two weeks prior to the children starting. "The logistics haven’t changed since Harry and Meghan plotted their UK return," Schofield stated, adding that "none of this should have come as a surprise."
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams echoed this sentiment, describing the timing of the school switch as "extraordinary and smacks of haste and a lack of preparedness by the Sussexes." He questioned why these issues were not identified earlier and why they were publicized, suggesting it could be an attempt to increase pressure for automatic security.
Ian Pelham Turner, a royal broadcaster, noted that Harry and Meghan's security team had concerns about potential ambush vehicles blocking their path. He stated that the children have been moved to a school closer to their home, and security arrangements are under review. Fitzwilliams added that Prince Harry has been seeking taxpayer-funded security, which would include armed personnel and access to intelligence unavailable to private security.
Schofield pointed out that the original school had a strong reputation and many international students, but navigating the surrounding area presented a significant challenge for the Sussexes. She questioned the timing of these logistical difficulties becoming apparent only after the children had started school, given that the couple was aware of their location, the school's distance, and the potential for differing schedules for their children.
A spokesperson for the Sussexes confirmed that the decision to change schools was made after consulting with the family's security team regarding the practicalities of their current arrangements. The spokesperson added that the parents are grateful for the care provided by the school and that the decision should not be seen as a reflection on the institution. Fox News Digital has reached out to Archewell for further comment.