Prince Harry has shared an update on how his children are settling into their new school after security concerns derailed the start of the term.
The Duke of Sussex revealed Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, 5, were now “happy in school” during a TV interview in Toronto after completing a charity skydive. .
“The kids are happy in school and it gives me a chance to really focus on Invictus in Birmingham,” he told Canadian broadcaster CTV, according to ITV News.
Speaking one month after the family left their life in California for a new start in the UK on August 26, Prince Harry added it was “great to be back on British soil”.
The positive update comes after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were forced to make alternative arrangements for their children’s schooling shortly after beginning the new term.
Archie and Lilibet initially started at a school but were withdrawn after just two days amid security concerns surrounding their daily journey to and from the campus.
The family’s security team reportedly raised concerns about the practicalities of the commute, including the route and traffic, prompting the couple to reconsider the plans.
According to a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess, the move was not reflective of any criticism of the school and its staff.
“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,” they told Hello magazine.
“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.”
A friend of the couple said the Sussexes didn’t take the decision lightly.
“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,” they told the outlet.
“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.”
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