Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis return to £11,000-a-term school: Where are Prince Harry and Meghan’s children going?
10 Sept 2026 | 12:19 Princess Charlotte (11) and Prince Louis (8) are both back in class as of September 9. Their older brother Prince George, now 13, just started at Eton College, where royal tradition runs deep, on September 8. Archie (7) and Lilibet (5) grew up in California, and only just moved to Britain, experiencing school in their dad’s homeland for the first time. They’re at Lambrook School, a place with a 52-acre campus near Windsor and a reputation for blending strong academics with sports, music, drama — you name it. It’s a natural leap from their old school, Thomas’s Battersea in London, especially after their family moved to Windsor in 2022. Fees for 2026-27 are just over £10,000 per term for younger kids, jumping to £11,000-plus for older pupils, depending on their year groups and activities.
The royal kids are back to school! As the British royal kids start a new school year, it’s clear their journeys are taking them down very different tracks. After Prince George made his way to Eton, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have settled back into Lambrook School in Berkshire. For the unversed, Lambrook School is a top prep school, the kind where the tuition fee may even break the bank. their cousins, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, fresh from California, are starting school in Britain for the first time after Harry and Meghan returned with them While the Wales kids are settling back in their classrooms. The spotlight always finds these kids, but lately it’s all about schooling, the costs, and how the royals choose their educational routes. As for Harry and Meghan, the question of school for their kids is slightly more complicated. George, Charlotte, and Louis originally went together, but George has now moved on. And in case you thought this was a modest arrangement for the royal kids, Lambrook doesn’t really come cheap. Meanwhile, Prince George, second in line to the throne, started at Eton College, arguably the most famous boys’ boarding school in Britain. William went there, Harry did too; so George is following in his relatives’ footsteps. It’s the kind of move that keeps royal tradition alive. Now that’s a million-dollar question. Archie and Lilibet started their British schooling this term after the family moved back, but Harry and Meghan are keeping the school’s name under wraps. Rumor has it they’re enrolled at an elite prep school, but no one’s confirming the details. Privacy is front and center. After their openness about media intrusion and the need to protect their children, it’s not surprising they’re being so careful. The only thing everyone knows for sure: Archie and Lilibet are now learning in Britain, getting to soak up their dad’s culture and royal roots, even as they continue to split their time between British and American worlds. The Sussexes still have their home in Montecito, California, but the move back to Britain feels meaningful. Harry reportedly wants his kids to connect with their British heritage. Meghan’s keen on giving them the best of both cultures. Plus, King Charles has spent time with his grandkids after years of limited contact. Returning to Britain, Archie and Lilibet get more chances to be around their paternal family. If anything, the royals’ school choices highlight how different their lives are getting. George is doing what his dad and uncle did; Charlotte and Louis stick together at Lambrook, while Archie and Lilibet start a new chapter in Britain after years in America. For now, Harry and Meghan are keeping their kids’ school private, which stands out with so much information about George, Charlotte, and Louis’s education made public. Their main goal isn’t tradition or headlines or fancy institutions; it’s just helping Archie and Lilibet settle in and actually enjoy their new school life in Britain, with as much privacy as they can manage. Looking for trusted parenting advice? Follow TOI Parenting Circle on Instagram for expert guidance, relatable stories, and practical tips delivered every day. Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.