Prince Harry says Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are back in school after security concerns disrupted the start of their term in the UK. The Duke of Sussex spoke during the Invictus Spirit Gala Dinner & Awards in London, where he also reflected on returning to Britain with his family. Meghan Markle did not attend the gala, but Harry made clear that family life has settled after a tense stretch. According to Page Six, the children had been pulled from their previous school just two days into term.
Prince Harry Gives Update at London Gala
The 42-year-old royal offered a brief but upbeat snapshot of life at home while speaking to Hello! magazine at the gala. "We’re getting stuck into the work. Kids are in school. We’re happy," said Harry according to Page Six. He also described the past two weeks as eventful following the family’s return to Britain. Harry’s appearance marked his first official engagement since relocating to the UK in late August, six years after he and Meghan stepped back from royal duties and moved to California.
Archie and Lilibet Faced Security Problems
The school issue appears to have centered on logistics and protection. Heavy traffic around the children’s former prep school reportedly put pressure on the family’s small security team, making the daily journey difficult to manage. A representative for the couple said the move came after discussions about the practical realities of their arrangements. The family then enrolled Archie and Lilibet in a new school, but fresh problems followed when Meghan’s personal phone number was reportedly leaked through a parents’ WhatsApp group linked to the new campus.
Meghan Markle and Harry Await New Risk Review
The latest disruption came as Meghan and Harry were said to be undergoing a new government-backed security review in Britain. The couple are expected to receive an official risk assessment, with the Royal and VIP Executive Committee asking for details of their new daily routines. The issue has become central to their life since the move. Harry has long argued that security concerns affect not only public appearances but also ordinary family moments, including school runs and local travel with their children.
Prince Harry Focuses on Invictus in Britain
Alongside the family update, Harry used the occasion to spotlight the Invictus community and the charity’s fundraising success. He praised the support shown at the London gala and spoke warmly about being back in his home country for the project. "It’s wonderful to be back on British soil," Harry told Hello! magazine. The event raised more than €1.7 million for the Invictus organization. The day after the gala, Harry visited a Birmingham school to launch an education program tied to the 2027 Invictus Games.
