Prince Harry has said his children are “happy in school” following the family’s return to Britain, while he prepares for next year’s Invictus Games in Birmingham.
The Duke of Sussex, speaking to Canadian broadcaster CTV after completing a charity skydive in Toronto, said returning to the UK after six years in California has allowed him to focus on the Games, which are scheduled for July 2027.
Harry and his wife, Meghan, stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 and moved to the United States. They returned to Britain with their two children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, on August 26. The family is understood to be living at a private property in the Cotswolds, outside London.
The children were moved to a different school shortly after starting at their initial school following security concerns raised by the Sussexes’ private security team. The concerns reportedly centred on the distance and heavy traffic involved in the school run.
Speaking about the family’s return, Harry said there were “lots of reasons” behind the decision but did not elaborate.
“It’s been great. It’s been great to be back on British soil. The kids are happy in school, and it gives me a chance to be able to really focus on the Invictus Games in Birmingham in July next year,” he told CTV.
Harry has since carried out several public engagements connected to the Invictus Games, including a visit to a Birmingham school last week to launch an education programme inspired by the competition. During the visit, he played pickleball with pupils and took part in a science lesson focused on prosthetic design.
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The Invictus Games, founded by Harry in 2014, will be held in Birmingham from July 10 to 17, 2027. About 550 wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans from 25 countries are expected to compete across 12 adaptive sports.
The Sussexes’ return to Britain has coincided with renewed tensions surrounding their relationship with the Royal Family.
The couple were reportedly surprised by a letter authorized by King Charles which reiterated their status as private citizens and provided guidance to senior government and military officials on how they should be treated.
Harry and King Charles have maintained a strained relationship since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from royal duties and relocated to the US.
Meanwhile, the couple are awaiting a decision on whether they will receive taxpayer-funded security while in Britain.
The Royal and VIP Executive Committee, which oversees security arrangements for senior royals and other high-profile figures, is reviewing the Sussexes’ security following their move to Britain as full-time residents. Harry’s security arrangements had previously been the subject of a legal dispute.
Meghan has largely stayed out of the public spotlight since the family’s return, while Harry has continued to attend engagements linked to his charitable work and the Invictus Games.
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