Prince Harry is reportedly eager for his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to receive a British education at some stage, according to a former member of the royal household.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, has been raising Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, in Montecito, California, with his wife Meghan Markle since the couple stepped back from royal duties in 2020.

But Grant Harrold, King Charles’ former personal butler, claims Harry is “quite keen” for his kids to eventually study in the UK.

A Return to Royal Roots?

“It’s very likely and it’s completely possible because if they have their younger education in America, I’m sure their father will be quite keen to have a bit of a British education,” Harrold explained. “But then it depends on how the relationship is with the rest of the family when the time comes.”

Harrold, who served King Charles (then Prince of Wales) for seven years, pointed out that while no firm plans are in place, the potential hinges on the Sussexes’ standing with the royal family.

“Time will tell, but I’d like to think that they would get a bit of education here because royals normally do some gap year somewhere,” he added. “The King famously went to Australia, so it is possible that coming to the UK could be part of that for Archie or Lilibet.”

Security Concerns May Be a Factor

Despite Harry’s interest in British schooling, relocating the children might not be easy. The Sussexes were denied taxpayer-funded security in the UK earlier this year — a likely obstacle to enrolling the children abroad.

Still, the idea of boarding school or even attending university in Britain later in life remains a possibility, especially if relations between Harry, Meghan, and the royal family improve.