Prince Harry says his children, Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5), are "happy in school" after the family's return to Britain on 26 August. He made the remarks to CTV after a charity skydive near Toronto to honour a 102‑year‑old WWII veteran. The move has coincided with a public dispute over the Sussexes' status and questions about school security and taxpayer-funded protection. Harry also said the return allows him to focus on staging the Invictus Games in Birmingham next July.
Prince Harry: Archie and Lilibet ‘Happy in School’ After Return to Britain
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Prince Harry has said his two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are "happy in school" following the family's return to Britain on 26 August. Speaking to Canadian broadcaster CTV after a skydive near Toronto, he said the move is allowing him to focus on staging the Invictus Games in Birmingham next July.
Skydive, Charity Work and Invictus
The duke completed a skydive outside Toronto to honour a promise to a 102‑year‑old World War II veteran and to raise awareness and funds for military charities. Harry told CTV that things were "going great" since the move and that settling the children in school has given him more space to concentrate on the Invictus Games preparations.
Return To The U.K. And Status Dispute
Harry and Meghan returned to the UK after six years in the United States. Their arrival has coincided with an ongoing disagreement with Buckingham Palace over their official status. Within weeks of arriving, a formal letter authorised by the king and circulated by the lord chamberlain reiterated that the Sussexes are "private citizens" and set out guidance on how they should be treated; the couple reportedly preferred the term "public figures."
Security And Schooling
Their children were moved to an undisclosed school after concerns that heavy traffic and long commutes to the initial school were placing strain on the family's security team. The couple are also awaiting a decision on whether they will receive taxpayer-funded security in the UK.
On returning to Britain, Harry said: "It's been great. It's been great to be back on British soil. It's great to be back on terra firma, actually!"
The family have said little about the precise reasons for relocating, with Harry telling CTV the decision was for "lots of reasons" but adding he did not want to detract from his fundraising work for veterans.
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