Harry's UK Return: Educating Archie and Lilibet at Home?
PRINCE HARRY'S UK SCHOOLING SHOCKER: HE WANTS TO EDUCATE ARCHIE AND LILIBET IN BRITAIN, BUT MEGHAN HAS OTHER PLANS!
In a bombshell revelation that's set tongues wagging in royal circles, Prince Harry has expressed his desire to educate his children, Archie and Lilibet, in the UK. But don't expect Meghan Markle to sign off on this plan just yet!
According to sources close to the couple, Harry wants to give his kids a traditional British education, complete with all the trimmings of a posh English school. And it seems he's even gone so far as to praise the quality of UK schools in front of none other than singer-songwriter Joss Stone.
Stone, who has four children of her own and recently relocated back to Britain from Nashville, Tennessee, shared her encounter with Harry at the WellChild Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on September 8. And let's just say she was blown away by his warmth and down-to-earth demeanor.
"He asked about our recent move back to the UK and how we were settling in," Stone gushed to Hello!. "He was genuinely interested in our story, and I think it's lovely that he wants to educate his children here. Maybe he'll even follow suit himself!"
But while Harry may be itching to give his kids a British education, it seems Meghan has other ideas. According to insiders, the Duchess of Sussex is dead set against sending her brood to boarding school – an option that's reportedly being considered by Harry.
"Harry wants his children to have the best possible education," a friend revealed to TheScholarlyNote.com. "But Meghan is adamant that they should be free to make their own choices about their future, without any pressure from the Royal Family."
And it seems this isn't just a matter of personal preference – there's also a bit of family politics at play here. You see, Prince William and Kate's kids are already attending £32,000-a-year Lambrook in Berkshire, and Harry wants to give his children the same kind of privileged upbringing.
But what about Meghan's concerns? "She's not opposed to giving her kids a British education," our insider insists. "However, she does have some reservations about the idea of boarding school. She thinks it's 'barbaric' – a bit of an old-fashioned concept that doesn't sit well with her modern values."
So what's the final verdict on Harry and Meghan's plans for their children? Well, one thing's for sure: this is a battle royale in the making! Will Harry get his way and educate his kids in Britain, or will Meghan's influence prevail?
Only time will tell – but rest assured, we'll be keeping a close eye on this developing story!
HARRY'S FATHER, KING CHARLES, DELIGHTED BY NEWS
But what about King Charles? Does he have an opinion on Harry and Meghan's plans for their children? According to Grant Harrold, the former personal butler to the monarch, it seems Charles is all for his son educating his kids in Britain.
"I think it's very likely that Prince Harry will choose to educate his children in the UK," Harrold told Sky News Australia. "After all, he has a strong connection to this country and its culture – and I'm sure his father would be delighted to see him give his children the best possible education."
And with Prince William and Kate's kids already attending one of the top schools in the land, it seems Harry is under pressure to follow suit. But will Meghan's reservations scupper these plans?
HARRY'S VISIT TO THE UK: A NEW ERA OF COOPERATION?
It's been a whirlwind few days for Prince Harry and his family as they've navigated the complexities of royal protocol during their visit to the UK. And it seems this trip has brought about a newfound sense of cooperation – not just between Harry and Meghan, but also with the rest of the Royal Family.
According to reports, Harry met with his father King Charles for nearly an hour at Clarence House in London on September 7. And while we don't know exactly what was discussed during their chat, it seems this meeting has brought them closer together.
"It's definitely brought that closer," Harry told The Guardian of the past week's events. "I'd like to spend more time in the UK – I love my country and I always have done."
But let's not get ahead of ourselves here. With Meghan's reservations about boarding school and Harry's desire to educate his children in Britain, this is a story that's far from over. Stay tuned for further updates as they develop!