The Duke of Sussex has given a reassuring update on how his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are adjusting to their new schools following the family’s relocation to the UK.

The young royals, who moved to Britain last month, had already faced a school change due to reports of a security breach. However, in a new interview with Canadian network CTV, Prince Harry revealed that his children are now settled and doing well.

Harry told the broadcaster that things are going “great” since the family returned to Britain on 26 August. Speaking about Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, he said: “The kids are happy in school, and it gives me a chance to really focus on Invictus in Birmingham.”

The Duke launched the Invictus Games, a sports tournament for wounded veterans, in 2014, and noted that the next games will take place in July next year. Reflecting on his return to Britain, he added: “It’s been great. It’s been great to be back on British soil. It’s great to be back on terra firma, actually!”

When asked by CTV what prompted the family’s relocation, Harry cited “lots of reasons” but chose not to elaborate, explaining that he did not want to distract from his efforts to raise money for Canadian veterans’ charities.

A Busy Calendar Since Returning

Since arriving back in the UK, Harry has maintained a packed schedule. He held the inaugural Invictus Games Spirit Awards and also attended the Well Child Awards, a charity he has been patron of for 18 years.

Speaking at the Well Child Awards on 16 September, Harry was asked if he had a highlight since his return. He joked: “My highlight so far? Oh, I don’t know. Would I dare share it with you?”

He continued: “The last two weeks have been… It’s been eventful. But, you know, we’re getting stuck into the work. Kids are in school. We’re happy. And as I said, it’s great to be back on British soil, and looking forward to Birmingham next year for the Invictus Games that’s coming up.”

A Family Affair

Days later, at the Well Child Awards, Harry revealed that his children had already taken an interest in his work. He shared a moment from that morning’s breakfast, when the children had a case of the “Monday morning blues.”

He explained: “At breakfast this morning, I decided, ‘You know what? You’re being a little bit tricky, so I’m going to tell you exactly what I’m doing tonight.’ And they were genuinely fascinated and asking all sorts of questions.”

Harry added: “So, like with all of my work and their mum’s work as well, whatever we can do to try to instil some of that awareness, I think is absolutely crucial.”