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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are committed to maintaining certain “royal” family traditions when it comes to the schooling of their children, Archie and Lilibet, according to a royal expert.
Despite stepping back from royal duties and leading a relatively “normal” life in Montecito, California, the couple retains some customs from Harry’s privileged upbringing in England. Royal author Tom Quinn reveals that ensuring their children attend the best schools is a non-negotiable aspect of their parenting.
In an exclusive chat with The Mirror, Quinn said, “Meghan has always been determined that her children should grow up with a very good relationship with their mother Doria, so it’s no surprise that Doria is the live-in nanny.”
The royal expert continued, “One of Meghan’s difficulties when she was a working royal living in the UK was her lack of experience in dealing with staff. In Montecito, she has kept paid staff to an absolute minimum, but if she’s avoiding the royal tradition of paying people to do childcare, she’s certainly sticking to the royal tradition of sending children to elite schools.”
He revealed, “Lily is lined up for a $60,000 a year private school. Early on, there were rumors that Meghan and Harry might send their children to a local state school, but that was never really on the cards. It made it look as if the couple were trying to be as ordinary as possible, but no one was fooled.”
“Apart from anything else, Harry wouldn’t countenance risking his children being educated in anything other than an elite environment. Choosing an elite school is very much in the royal family tradition.”
Reports indicate that Harry and Meghan have already started their search for the ideal school for their children. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be sparing no expense to ensure the best education for Archie and Lilibet.
Local journalist Richard Mineards from the Montecito Journal provided insights into the $60k-a-year Montecito school where Harry and Meghan might enroll their children. He said, “Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are eyeing entering their two children, Archie and Lilibet, at a local private school. The Riven Rock twosome were spotted inspecting an institution’s campus last week, bringing them one step closer to a decision.”
Mineards added, “School fees in our area range from $60,000 to $50,000 plus for older grades, with most of the institutions having 100 percent of students going on to attend four-year colleges.”
As Archie approaches his milestone 5th birthday, the couple’s commitment to providing an elite education for their children is clear, showcasing their blend of royal tradition with their new life in America.
