Signs of a Possible Thaw

Recently, there have been subtle signs of reconciliation. Aides for King Charles and Harry reportedly met in the UK, according to Fox News. Harry is also said to have extended an olive branch by agreeing to share his schedule with the Palace to avoid conflicts with major royal events.

Harrold, who worked closely with Charles during his tenure as Prince of Wales, sees the possibility of a UK return—if not for full-time schooling, perhaps for a traditional royal-style gap year. “The King famously went to Australia, so it is possible that coming to the UK could be part of that for Archie or Lilibet.”

Still, with Harry and Meghan firmly based in California and their recent unsuccessful attempt to secure publicly funded UK security, any move involving their children would require serious consideration. Yet, the option of boarding school in Britain—especially for their teenage years—remains very much alive, as noted by the New York Post.

The Wales Children Follow a Traditional Path

Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate Middleton are keeping their children firmly within the British system. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis currently attend Lambrook School in Berkshire.

George, now 12, is expected to start at Eton College this September, though Kensington Palace has yet to make an official announcement. Charlotte, aged 10, may follow in her mother’s footsteps by attending Marlborough College.

Harrold speculates the future King and Queen might choose a different route when it comes to higher education. “I don’t think it would be these days. We may find that George, Charlotte, and Louis might not all go to university. They may go straight to somewhere like Sandhurst,” he suggested.