Harry and Meghan's children face privacy measures as they start school in the Cotswolds

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the United Kingdom for an extended stay, and their children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, are set to start at a private school in the Cotswolds. According to royal commentator Kinsey Schofield, parents in the area received letters from the school warning that the presence of high-profile families could attract increased public or media attention. The correspondence emphasized the school's commitment to a "safe, happy, and private environment" and reminded families not to photograph or share images of other pupils without permission.

Schofield noted that such reminders are typical but become more salient when a globally recognized family enrolls. She said the school’s message was deliberately vague and that the letters were not sent by the institution Archie and Lilibet will attend. The Sussexes have previously limited public exposure of their children, though they have posted occasional photos on social media with faces obscured.

Royal expert Hilary Fordwich said the Sussexes' approach to privacy may unintentionally increase interest in candid images, contrasting it with the more controlled releases of photos by Prince William and Catherine. Fordwich added that schools have a legal and moral duty to protect students, placing them in a delicate position when media demand for images rises.

Schofield observed that the Cotswolds is a region known for discreet living among celebrities and royals, and she suggested that the Sussexes' ability to manage everyday school life without extensive media scrutiny will be a key test of their return to the UK.