Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, children of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have begun attending a British school after the family’s return to the United Kingdom. The move has brought both new opportunities and challenges, particularly concerning the privacy and security of the young royals. Recently, Meghan’s private phone number was reportedly leaked from a parents’ WhatsApp group chat, which was meant to be a private space for communication among families of Year 3 students. The number was allegedly shared when screenshots of the conversation were circulated beyond the intended group. Meghan reportedly joined the chat shortly before Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, were set to begin their schooling. The 45-year-old, who recently returned to Britain with Prince Harry and the children, was welcomed by other parents in the group. Screenshots obtained by The Sun show the warm reception, with one message introducing her as: “Welcome to Meghan who has Archie joining tomorrow.” Other parents responded with emojis and messages of welcome. A message believed to be from Meghan read: “Hi moms! Thanks for the warm welcome. So happy to be part of this community xx.” The incident reportedly raised concerns about the family’s privacy and security. The Sussexes have always been protective of their children’s personal information, and the leak may have prompted additional security measures. Shortly after starting school, the family reportedly had to switch schools just two days into the term, due to concerns over the safety of the route to the original school. A source told HELLO! Magazine that the decision was “a real shame,” as the family had “absolutely adored the school, the kids and their parents.” The change was reportedly necessary because the security convoy could not ensure the route was “operationally secure” due to traffic conditions. Despite these challenges, Meghan recently celebrated Prince Harry’s 42nd birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing photos of their family life and expressing her love for her husband. The Sussexes’ security arrangements have remained a topic of public interest, especially after Prince Harry took legal action against the government over his reduced security in the UK. Now that the family has become UK residents again and the children attend a British school, there are ongoing discussions about how their security needs will be addressed.