Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have raised concerns over the privacy and security of their two children after photographers were seen around the perimeter of their school in England.
A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said the photographers were seen walking around the school grounds, looking into the premises and monitoring the children. The spokesperson described the behaviour as an “extraordinarily reckless” intrusion into the family’s privacy.
The children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, recently moved to a new school after the family returned to Britain from California. Their parents have kept the location of their home and school private because of security concerns.
According to the family’s spokesperson, the photographers were identified as being from Europe. They were reportedly seen separately before being observed together and later returning to a rental vehicle. Police were contacted after school staff and the family’s security team noticed their presence.
The incident comes after Harry and Meghan changed the children’s school following concerns about the distance between their home and the previous school. Their security team had reportedly raised concerns about the journey and the potential risks involved.
The couple have repeatedly called for greater privacy for their children. Harry has previously spoken about the impact of media attention on his family and has linked his concerns to the death of his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997 after the vehicle was pursued by paparazzi.
Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as working members of the British royal family in 2020 and later moved to the United States. They returned to live in Britain in August 2026 with their children, according to Reuters.
The latest incident has also renewed attention on Harry’s ongoing efforts to secure police protection for his family while in the UK. The couple currently have their own security arrangements and have sought greater government protection.
The Sussexes’ spokesperson said there should be a clear distinction between legitimate media reporting and photographers monitoring children around a school. The family has asked that the children’s privacy be respected as they continue their education in England.