Prince Harry is offering a rare glimpse into how his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are adjusting to their new life in the United Kingdom.
After moving back to Britain with Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been navigating a major transition for their family. Despite some early complications involving the children’s schooling and security arrangements, Harry says his kids are doing well.
According to E! News, Harry recently shared that Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, are happy at school, giving royal watchers a positive update about the family’s new chapter. ([E! Online][1])
Prince Harry Says His Kids Are Happy at School
Harry spoke about his family’s adjustment during a September 25 interview with CTV News.
When asked about life back in Britain, the Duke of Sussex said that returning to the U.K. has been a positive experience and revealed that his children are happy in their new school environment.
The update comes after a significant change for Archie and Lilibet, who had spent most of their young lives in the United States.
Harry explained that having the children settled into their school routine has also allowed him to concentrate more fully on his work, particularly preparations for the Invictus Games in Birmingham.
“It’s been great to be back on British soil,” Harry said while discussing his return to the U.K. ([ITVX][2])
Archie and Lilibet’s School Move Wasn’t Simple
Although Harry’s latest comments are reassuring, the children’s transition to school in Britain hasn’t been completely straightforward.
Archie and Lilibet initially started at a U.K. school after Harry and Meghan relocated their family from California. However, they changed schools only two days after the new term began.
The decision reportedly followed discussions between the Sussexes and their security team about the practical challenges surrounding the children’s daily journey to school.
Heavy traffic and the distance involved reportedly created additional security concerns. A spokesperson for Harry and Meghan stressed that the decision wasn’t a criticism of the original school or its staff. ([The Independent][3])
Why Did Harry and Meghan Return to the U.K.?
Harry and Meghan moved back to the United Kingdom in August after spending several years living in California.
The couple stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in 2020 before establishing their life in the United States. Their return has therefore attracted considerable attention from royal fans and the British media.
The Sussex family is now living in the U.K. as private citizens rather than returning as working royals.
Harry has previously indicated that the move was motivated by several factors, although he has not publicly detailed every reason behind the family’s decision.
For Archie and Lilibet, the relocation represents a major change after growing up primarily in California.
Harry Says Family Life Has Been “Eventful”
The Duke of Sussex has previously described the family’s first weeks back in Britain as busy.
In an interview published earlier in September, Harry said the period had been “eventful” while explaining that the family was getting settled and that the children were attending school.
His latest comments suggest that the initial adjustment is becoming more comfortable.
For parents Harry and Meghan, getting Archie and Lilibet established in school is likely one of the biggest priorities as they balance family life, work and their public commitments.
Security Remains a Major Concern
The family’s return to the U.K. has also renewed attention on Prince Harry’s long-running concerns about security.
After the school change, further concerns emerged when photographers were reportedly spotted around the children’s new school.
A spokesperson for Harry and Meghan later described the behavior as an extremely serious intrusion into the children’s privacy. Reuters reported that the couple’s representative said photographers had been seen around the school perimeter and appeared to monitor the children. ([Reuters][4])
Harry has long been particularly sensitive about media intrusion because of the circumstances surrounding the death of his mother, Princess Diana.
As a result, protecting Archie and Lilibet’s privacy remains a significant issue for the Sussex family.
Meghan Markle Gives Fans a Glimpse of Family Life
While Harry has provided occasional updates in interviews, Meghan has also offered fans small glimpses of their life in Britain.
The Duchess of Sussex recently shared footage showing the family enjoying outdoor activities together, including moments involving Archie and Lilibet.
The glimpses have given royal fans a rare look at the children’s everyday life away from their public appearances.
The couple generally keeps their children’s lives private, making Harry’s comments about their schooling particularly notable.
A New Chapter for the Sussex Children
For Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, moving from California to the U.K. marks a major new chapter.
They are now experiencing British school life while their parents establish a new routine and continue their professional and charitable commitments.
Harry’s latest update suggests that, despite the challenges surrounding the move, the children have settled into their new environment.
For now, the Duke of Sussex appears encouraged by their progress—and with Archie and Lilibet reportedly happy at school, Harry can turn more of his attention toward his work while his family begins building a new life back in Britain. ([E! Online][1])
Source: E! Online.