Speculation ran high earlier this week after reports suggested that Prince Harry and Meghan were preparing to enroll their eldest son, Prince Archie, at Eton College — the prestigious Windsor boarding school known for educating generations of royal heirs. T
he rumor gained traction following Harry’s recent meeting with King Charles, sparking hopes of a potential Sussex return to the UK. But the Duke has now firmly dismissed the claims.
Rumors Sparked by “Friends of Harry”
The Daily Beast quoted individuals described as “friends of Prince Harry,” alleging that Archie, age six, had already been registered at Eton. The story quickly ignited discussion, as it implied a Sussex homecoming where Archie might study alongside his royal cousins — perhaps even softening the family rift.
Harry’s own recent remarks about being “closer” to bringing his children back to the UK only added fuel. Yet, considering his long-standing criticisms of his time at the school, the prospect always seemed unlikely.
Harry’s Difficult Years at Eton
In his memoir Spare, Harry painted a stark picture of his Eton experience, calling it “heaven for brilliant boys, it could thus only be purgatory for one very unbrilliant boy.”
