Prince Harry and Meghan issued a statement condemning what they described as a 'reckless' intrusion after individuals were spotted near the school attended by their children, Archie and Lilibet, according to multiple outlets.
Reports differ on the description of those involved: BBC Sport and GB News referred to a photographer or men conducting surveillance, while The Mirror described men with backpacks being spotted at the school. Sky News and The Times characterised those involved as paparazzi.
Sky News and The Telegraph reported that the couple called the actions 'extraordinarily reckless' and 'reckless' respectively in their statement.
The Daily Express reported a 'major update' on the school security scare, without specifying further details in the material available.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Mirror reported a 'new security scare' involving men with backpacks spotted at the school.
- Coverage emphasized concern for Archie and Lilibet's safety.
“Prince Harry and Meghan in new security scare as men with backpacks spotted at Archie and Lilibet's school” — The Mirror
Center
- BBC Sport and Sky News reported the couple's statement calling the incident 'reckless' or 'extraordinarily reckless.'
- Center outlets described those spotted as a photographer or paparazzi looking into the school grounds.
“Harry and Meghan brand pararazzi seen looking into grounds of Archie and Lilibet's school 'extraordinarily reckless'” — Sky News
Right
- The Telegraph and The Times reported the couple's condemnation of 'reckless' paparazzi near the school.
- GB News reported two men were spotted conducting surveillance of the school.
- Daily Express reported a 'major update' on the security scare without further detail.
“Meghan and Harry issue statement after two men spotted conducting surveillance of Archie and Lilibet's school” — GB News
Questions readers ask
What happened near Archie and Lilibet's school?
Prince Harry and Meghan said individuals were spotted near the school attended by their children, Archie and Lilibet, and issued a statement condemning the incident as reckless, according to multiple outlets.
Who was spotted near the school?
Accounts vary: BBC Sport and GB News described a photographer or men conducting surveillance, Sky News and The Times referred to paparazzi, and The Mirror described men with backpacks.
What did Harry and Meghan say about the incident?
According to The Telegraph, BBC Sport and The Times, the couple called the incident 'reckless,' while Sky News reported they used the phrase 'extraordinarily reckless.'
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
The Mirror, a left-leaning outlet, emphasized a 'security scare' and men with backpacks, while right-leaning outlets such as The Telegraph, GB News and The Times focused on the couple's statement condemning paparazzi or surveillance as reckless.
Sources · 14 outlet reports
- CNNLeft-leaningHarry and Meghan blame ‘extraordinarily reckless’ paparazzi for security scare at children’s school
- The IndependentLeft-leaningPrince Harry and Meghan brand paparazzi ‘extraordinarily reckless’ for looking into grounds of children’s school
- The MirrorLeft-leaningPrince Harry and Meghan in new security scare as men with backpacks spotted at Archie and Lilibet's school
- Arab NewsCenterPrince Harry’s children targeted by ‘European paparazzi’ while at school in England
- BBC NewsCenterSussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after men spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school
- BBC SportCenterSussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after photographer spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school
- ReutersCenterPrince Harry's children targeted by 'European paparazzi' while at school in England
- Sky NewsCenterHarry and Meghan brand pararazzi seen looking into grounds of Archie and Lilibet's school 'extraordinarily reckless'
- The Straits TimesCenterPrince Harry's children targeted by 'European paparazzi' while at school in England
- Daily ExpressRight-leaningHarry and Meghan suffer security scare as 'paparazzi spotted' outside school
- GB NewsRight-leaningHarry and Meghan face paparazzi scare as photographers spotted outside Archie and Lilibet's school
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningSussexes call photographers near children’s school ‘extraordinarily reckless’
- The TelegraphRight-leaningSussexes criticise ‘reckless’ paparazzi spotted outside children’s school
- The TimesRight-leaningHarry and Meghan condemn ‘reckless’ paparazzi intrusion at school