Prince Harry has given a rare update on his two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, saying they are happy at their new school in Britain following the family's move from the United States.
According to the BBC, Harry said it was "great" to be back in Britain after six years in the US, and that Archie and Lilibet are "happy in school" following their return to the UK a month ago.
The Straits Times reported Harry describing the return as "great to be back on British soil," and said he called his children "happy" in their new school.
Multiple outlets across the political spectrum reported the update, framing it as a rare personal statement from the Duke of Sussex about his children's family life since relocating.
How each side covered it
Left
- Left-leaning outlets described the update as rare, given Harry's usual privacy about his children.
- Reports noted the update followed the family's school move in Britain.
“Prince Harry gives rare update on Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet after school move” — The Mirror
Center
- Center outlets quoted Harry saying it was "great" to be back in Britain after six years in the US.
- The BBC reported the children are "happy in school" after returning to the UK a month ago.
- The Straits Times cited Harry calling the return "great to be back on British soil."
“Prince Harry says it is 'great' to be back in Britain after six years in US” — BBC News
Right
- Right-leaning outlets framed the news around Archie and Lilibet being happy at their new school.
- Reports described the update as a rare disclosure from Prince Harry about his children.
“Archie and Lilibet happy at their new school, says Prince Harry” — The Telegraph
Questions readers ask
What did Prince Harry say about his children?
Prince Harry said Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are happy at their new school in Britain, according to multiple outlets including the BBC and The Straits Times.
Why is this update notable?
Outlets described it as a rare update from Prince Harry, who has largely kept his children's lives private since the family relocated to the United States.
When did the family return to the UK?
According to the BBC, the family returned to the UK about a month before Harry's comments were reported.
How did coverage differ across outlets?
Left-leaning outlets emphasized the rarity of the update, center outlets focused on Harry's quotes about being back in Britain and the children's happiness, and right-leaning outlets highlighted the school move itself.
Sources · 9 outlet reports
- The IndependentLeft-leaningPrince Harry gives update on Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British school
- The MirrorLeft-leaningPrince Harry gives rare update on Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet after school move
- BBC NewsCenterPrince Harry says it is 'great' to be back in Britain after six years in US
- BBC SportCenterPrince Harry says it is 'great' to be back in Britain after six years in US
- Sky NewsCenterPrince Harry says it's 'great' to be back in the UK and he returned for 'lots of reasons'
- The Straits TimesCenterPrince Harry says kids are ‘happy’ in new school in Britain
- Daily ExpressRight-leaningPrince Harry gives rare Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet update after school move
- GB NewsRight-leaningPrince Harry confirms Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are enjoying school in the UK
- The TelegraphRight-leaningArchie and Lilibet happy at their new school, says Prince Harry