Parents at Prince Archie and Lilibet's school receive new warnings
School issues photo warning to parents after Meghan Markle's number leaked
Parents at the UK school attended by Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have reportedly received warnings about taking photos of students, after a security concern involving Meghan Markle earlier this month.
Reports have emerged that new guidance was issued to parents and caregivers regarding appropriate conduct after Markle's phone number was accidentally leaked through a parents' WhatsApp group, perMirror.
Parents at nearby schools that compete against Archie and Lilibet's school in sports have reportedly received similar notices, reminding them to only photograph their own children.
Some parents have questioned the timing of the warnings, suggesting they seem directly tied to the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan's children at the school. Others have described the measures as an unnecessary overreaction, noting that most parents already understand basic boundaries around photographing other people's kids.
One parent recalled seeing a heightened security presence on the children's first day, including vehicles arriving quickly near the school ahead of the family's appearance with their security team.
Despite the added attention, the parent emphasised that the school community remains welcoming and down-to-earth.
This latest development follows a turbulent start to the school year for the Sussex family. After relocating to the UK last month, Prince Harry and Meghan initially enrolled their children in a different school, only to withdraw them just two days into the term due to security concerns tied to the daily commute.
A representative for the couple said the decision was based on logistical challenges with their security team rather than any issue with the school itself.
Meghan has previously spoken about her concerns over UK schooling and privacy, telling The Cut in 2022 that she worried about photographers targeting her children during school drop-offs.
Prince Harry has also previously taken legal action against the UK government over the loss of taxpayer-funded security, though those efforts were unsuccessful.
More recently, the couple was reportedly granted a formal government security review after their return to the UK.
