Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daily school runs with their children have raised security concerns following their return to the UK without taxpayer-funded protection. A friend of the couple stated that this is a significant area of concern, as reported by The Telegraph on Sunday. The specific school for Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, has not been disclosed, but Harry and Markle plan to take them to and from school as their schedules permit. Staff at the children's school have been informed of their attendance, and various security measures have been implemented, including training for teachers.
Harry and Markle are awaiting a response from the UK Home Office regarding the possibility of long-term taxpayer-funded police protection, which they were previously denied during visits to the UK. Harry's risk assessment was completed in July, but he has not yet received information on whether it included Markle and their children. Harry believes the denial of protection is linked to his decision to step back from royal duties in 2020. Scott Hamer, a former Metropolitan Police officer, expressed that if there is a credible threat, it should be objectively assessed, regardless of Harry's royal status.
The Telegraph's review of Harry's risk assessment indicated that there have been five terror plots against him in the UK. Additionally, it was reported that the couple's security team intercepted an armed individual at their home in Montecito, California, in 2023. Harry informed the Home Office in August that he and his family would be relocating back to Europe for at least six months, citing a significant change in circumstances. Last month, it was confirmed that they were moving closer to King Charles amid his health issues. Harry previously stated that he could not envision bringing Markle and their children to the UK without security. During a visit in July, they employed their own security team but returned without funded personnel.