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Harry and Meghan Blast Paparazzi After School Intrusion
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In Short: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle accused photographers of an 'extraordinarily reckless' intrusion at their children's school.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are firing back at photographers who were spotted walking around the perimeter of the U.K. school attended by their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, according to multiple reports.
The incident occurred just days after the couple’s children started school in England. The two young men, carrying backpacks, were seen stopping at various points and looking into the school grounds, prompting concerns from private security and school staff.
The couple’s children, aged 7 and 5, recently switched schools due to security and logistical concerns surrounding their daily commute. The Sussex children attend a school with American children whose families are connected to a nearby U.S. military installation.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the couple said, “There is a world of difference between legitimate media activity and photographers walking the perimeter of a school, stopping to look into the grounds and monitoring children as they go about their day.”
The spokesperson added, “It is concerning enough that certain European paparazzi appear unwilling to respect the privacy of children at school. But to behave in this manner in these particular circumstances, and so soon after the incident at RAF Fairford, demonstrates an extraordinary lack of judgment.”
The couple’s decision to move their children to a new school came after heavy traffic strained their small security team during the school run. The Sussexes were granted a security review upon their return to the U.K. in August.
The men were reportedly seen separately before joining up and returning to a rental van, which police later identified.
The couple’s children’s safety has been a recurring issue, with the recent school switch and the paparazzi intrusion adding to their concerns.
The couple’s statement emphasized the need for photographers to respect the privacy of children at school, highlighting the sensitivity of the situation given the school’s population.
What's confirmed
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are firing back after two photographers were spotted walking around the perimeter of the U.K. school attended by their children, with the couple accusing the photographers of an "extraordinarily reckless" intrusion.
- Two young men carrying backpacks were spotted by private security and school staff, stopping at various points and looking into the grounds, Fox News Digital has learned.
- In addition to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, the school is attended by American children whose families are connected to a nearby U.S.
- There is a world of difference between legitimate media activity and photographers walking the perimeter of a school, stopping to look into the grounds and monitoring children as they go about their day." The statement continued, "It is concerning enough that certain European paparazzi appear unwilling to respect the privacy of children at school.
- He added, “Whatever photographs they may have been seeking, this was not only an unacceptable intrusion into the privacy of children; it was an irresponsible and ill-considered way to conduct themselves in the vicinity of a school.” In a shocking move in August, Meghan and Harry announced they were moving back to the U.K.
- Harry and Markle dealt with more security issues when the former “Suits” star’s personal phone number was reportedly leaked after joining a WhatsApp group for parents of the school.
What's still developing
- In a shocking move in August, Meghan and Harry announced they were moving back to the U.K. after spending six years in the U.S. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex officially moved back earlier this month and enrolled their children at a British school.
- Heavy traffic to and from the school was straining their small security team, according to Hello! magazine “The decision for the children to move school was taken following a discussion with the family’s security team about the practicalities of their current arrangements,” a rep for the couple told the outlet earlier this month.
- An insider also told the outlet that Harry, 42, and Markle, 45, had security checks completed at the school before the term but were unable to test the school run.
- “It’s a real shame, because they absolutely adored the school, the kids and their parents,” the source said.
- Earlier this month, the couple, who resigned from their royal duties in 2020, were granted a security review in light of their move back to England and were asked to provide details of their everyday routines, including school runs.
- After the Sussexes moved back to the UK in August, they enrolled their kids in a ritzy $35K-a-year prep school.
- Archie and Lilibet have since been enrolled in a new school, but in late September 2026, issues arose when photographers were allegedly spotted outside the building.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were publicly reminded of their non-royal status through an official letter, and they’ve also experienced several security concerns.
- A pair of men wearing black backpacks were apparently spotted near the perimeter of the school, walking along the edge of the property and peering in at the activity unfolding on the grounds.