Overview
- Prince Harry and Meghan removed Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet from their first Cotswolds school after two days following discussions with their private security team, a decision confirmed on Monday.
- Their security advisers cited the distance to the school, heavy local traffic and an incident that made it hard for the family convoy to stay together as operational risks.
- Government bodies including the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) and the Risk Management Board have commissioned fresh threat and protection reassessments to decide if taxpayer-funded policing is warranted.
- Buckingham Palace has reiterated that Harry and Meghan remain private, non-working royals, which leaves any state protection decision separate from official royal status.
- Archie and Lilibet visited another nearby school for a taster session and were added to parents’ groups, and the episode underlines how daily routines and media attention complicate the couple’s aim for a low-profile life in Britain.