Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly changed the school arrangements for their children, Archie and Lilibet, after the Duchess of Sussex’s phone number was allegedly leaked through a WhatsApp group connected to parents at their children’s school.
The reported incident comes as the couple and their two children are spending an extended period in the United Kingdom, according to WION.
Privacy concerns follow alleged leak
According to the report, Meghan’s personal number was shared beyond the intended WhatsApp group, raising concerns about the privacy and security of the family.
The couple are known to maintain strict boundaries around their children’s private lives. The alleged leak has reportedly contributed to a decision to move Archie and Lilibet to another school.
Details surrounding how the number was obtained or circulated have not been independently established in the information provided, and the report should therefore be treated as an allegation rather than a confirmed security breach.
Family’s focus remains on privacy
Harry and Meghan have repeatedly spoken publicly about the importance of protecting their children from unwanted attention and maintaining greater control over their family’s privacy.
The reported school change highlights the difficulties faced by high-profile families when ordinary communication channels, including parent groups, involve sensitive personal information.
WhatsApp groups are widely used by schools and parents to exchange information about activities, schedules and children. However, incidents involving the circulation of personal contact details can create privacy concerns for members of such groups.
For the Sussexes, the reported incident comes during a period when they are spending more time in Britain with their children, bringing renewed attention to the family’s arrangements and efforts to keep their private life away from public scrutiny.