Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have pulled their kids from school just two days into the term over security concerns.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, to a new school after heavy traffic was straining their small security team, Hello! Magazine reported Monday.
“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,” a rep for the couple told the outlet.
“The parents remain extremely grateful to all the teachers and staff for the love, care and effort they have shown their family,” the rep continued.
“This decision should in no way be interpreted as a reflection on the school or the exceptional care the children have received there.”
According to the outlet, the family lives at a distance from the school, making the commute impractical and challenging for their security vehicles to remain in a convoy.
An insider explained that while Harry and Markle had security checks completed at the school the term, they were unable to test the school run.
“It’s a real shame, because they absolutely adored the school, the kids and their parents,” a source close to the couple told the outlet.
“It was perfect for them in every way and the children really enjoyed their time there. 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.”
Archie and Lilibet were enrolled in a nearby school on Monday, with Hello! noting that Harry was spotted with his daughter in a reception area.
Additionally, the “Spare” author and Markle have already been added to whatsapp groups for parents.
A rep for the couple wasn’t immediately available to Page Six for comment.
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