From Fox News · Brie Stimson · · 2m
Harry and Meghan's school switch raises eyebrows
Royal experts question why the couple moved their kids to a new school just two days into the term.
In brief
Royal experts question why the couple moved their kids to a new school just two days into the term. The Sussexes switched their children's school after two days due to security and traffic concerns that experts say should have been anticipated before enrollment. Originally reported by Fox News.
School switch after two days
Harry and Meghan moved their children to a different school just two days into the term. Security and traffic concerns forced the sudden change.
Problems were predictable
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield says none of this should have surprised anyone. Her sources warned about traffic around the school two weeks before the kids started.
“None of this should have come as a surprise.”
The family moved from California
The royal couple relocated from California to the Cotswolds, outside London, late last month. They're establishing a residence in the UK after six years away.
Lack of preparation questioned
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams called the move extraordinary and said it smacks of haste. He questioned why they didn't know about problems earlier.
Security concerns about ambush
Harry and Meghan worried about the journey length and potential ambush cars blocking their way. They moved the children closer to home and are reviewing security.
Harry wants taxpayer-funded security
Harry has been fighting for government-funded security for years. He wants armed protection with intelligence access that his private team doesn't have.
The commute was always ambitious
The original school run could have been 45 minutes, four times a day. Locals knew about the traffic, and the Sussexes knew the distance and their security limits.
“It was always an ambitious school run.”
Sympathy for the children
Schofield says her sympathy is with Archie and Lili. These practical considerations should have been resolved before they walked through the school gates.
“My sympathy is with Archie and Lili.”
Convenient timing raises questions
The situation reinforces Harry's argument for government security. Schofield says people are entitled to be cynical about the optics, even without claiming it was intentional.
“The situation reinforces an argument Harry has been making for years. That seems convenient!”
Pattern of instability
The royal family's strength is consistency, but Harry and Meghan operate differently. Podcasts come and go, plans change, and now the school switched after two days.
The key point
The Sussexes switched their children's school after two days due to security and traffic concerns that experts say should have been anticipated before enrollment.
