Prince Harry eyes British schools for Archie and Lilibet

By Luís Henrique Costa 07/09/2026 às 13h52 · 2 min read

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Prince Harry initiated steps to register his children, Archie and Lilibet, at a private school in the United Kingdom starting in September 2026. This educational plan seeks to reconnect the two young children directly with British cultural heritage during their foundational school years.

Cultural ties drive royal schooling debate

Prince Harry wants to immerse Archie and Lilibet directly in British royal customs and culture through local schooling, whereas Meghan Markle insists on keeping both young children enrolled in private California academies to insulate them from intense British tabloid attention. The two young siblings currently live in the coastal community of Montecito. Their California residence has housed the family unit following the high-profile departure from active working royal duties.

Concerns emerge over overseas student life

Meghan Markle remains openly apprehensive regarding the potential psychological strain on Archie and Lilibet inside classrooms in England, preferring to raise the children in North America where the household established roots in 2020.

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Classroom paths followed by royal princes

Prince Harry completed his secondary education at Eton College, a historic boarding institution located in Berkshire. Eton shaped both royal brothers.

Prince Harry gained admission to the Berkshire college after completing his preparatory coursework at Ludgrove School. Prince William also attended classes in the identical halls of the centuries-old establishment. That traditional British schooling system formed the early educational path of the two royal princes.

Logistical and security factors guiding enrollment

Parental deliberations over educational institutions in the United Kingdom involve several essential practical conditions:

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Daily school schedules structured around formal British customs
Round-the-clock protective security throughout active school terms
Direct and sustained physical proximity with royal family relatives

Specialized security teams are currently assessing safety measures for minor royal family members across British educational facilities. Regular travel between the United States and the United Kingdom demands strict logistical arrangements and significant operational resources.

The family continues to maintain its primary permanent residence in the quiet community of Montecito, situated in Santa Barbara County.

Archie and Lilibet completed preliminary preschool programs in the United States prior to family talks regarding primary schooling in Europe. A definitive enrollment decision depends on mutual agreements reached between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over coming months.

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