Parents warned over new school rules in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK area | Royals Recap

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children are set to attend a private school in the UK, and local parents have already been warned about new strict rules surrounding high-profile students. Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield exclusively told Page Six that families in the Cotswolds were contacted by school officials about the new guidelines. Schofield said the message told parents that, from time to time, some families joining the school may attract a greater level of public or media interest. The letter reportedly reminded parents and caregivers not to photograph or film other children without permission, or share photographs, information or details about pupils or their families on social media. Schofield said the school wants to make sure all children can enjoy school life in a safe, happy and private environment. Page Six has chosen not to name the school that sent the letter for privacy reasons. However, we can confirm that Archie and Lilibet are attending a different school than the one that sent the message. The warning comes as the Sussexes' children prepare to start at a different private school in the UK, which costs more than $35,000 a year. The Ritzy school reportedly features an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, expansive grass playing fields and multiple AstroTurf sports pitches. Students also have access to art studios, a cooking room, multiple science labs, a large theater and a music and performing arts center, with practice rooms, classrooms, rehearsal spaces and a recital hall. The campus even has river access for activities including boating and kayaking, while its dining hall serves breakfast, lunch and supper. The school warning comes as Harry and Meghan begin a new chapter for their family after returning to the UK. The couple lived in Montecito, California for six years after stepping back from their royal duties in 2020. Harry and Meghan quietly moved out of their $14 million Montecito estate last week before flying privately to the UK with their children, 7-year-old Prince Archie and 5-year-old Princess Lilibet. Sources previously told Page Six that Harry wanted his children to live closer to his father, King Charles III, who revealed his cancer diagnosis in 2024. The move would also allow Archie and Lilibet to build relationships with other members of the royal family. The Sussexes are expected to continue with their business ventures while living in a non-royal residence in the UK. Meghan, meanwhile, is marking what her As Ever brand called a new chapter with the launch of a new sparkling wine product. The Reserve Brut, which is sourced from Napa Valley and made using the traditional Method Champanoise, will be available on September 3. The couple has also reportedly been looking for a home in the Cotswolds, an affluent countryside enclave in southwest England that is known for attracting celebrities, including David and Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss and Simon Cowell. The area is also close to Highgrove House, King Charles and Queen Camilla's country residence. Royal commentator Tom Sykes previously told Page Six that Harry has happy memories of the area from growing up there with his father and brother. But the Sussexes' potential move to the Cotswolds has reportedly received mixed reaction from locals. Schofield told Page Six that residents are more wary than excited about Harry and Meghan's arrival. She explained that the Cotswolds can be very welcoming to famous people, but there is an unwritten agreement that celebrities don't make a spectacle of themselves and locals don't make a big deal about their presence. Schofield said that while the area is accustomed to celebrities, Harry and Meghan are different because wherever they go, the headlines tend to follow. One local source reportedly advised Harry to keep a low profile and respect the community, with another saying, Please don't bring the circus here. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan's former neighbors in Montecito said the couple left without much fanfare. One neighbor described their departure as with a whimper, not a bang, saying there were no moving trucks or parties, and that one day they were here and the next they were back in England. Now with Archie and Lilibet beginning school, the Sussexes' new life in Britain is officially getting underway.