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Paparazzi Spotted 'Patrolling School Grounds' of Prince and Princess
British police are investigating two photographers after they patrolled the school perimeter and looked into the grounds, renewing security concerns for the Sussex family.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan condemned two photographers spotted patrolling the perimeter of the school attended by Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, where the men were observed monitoring the children and looking into the grounds.
The Sussexes returned to Britain in late August after six years away, and their children have been at this new school for just two weeks after leaving their previous institution due to security concerns.
British police are investigating the two men, who were carrying backpacks before returning to a rental white van; officers identified the individuals as international photographers not bound by domestic privacy agreements.
A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told USA TODAY the photographers' behavior was "extraordinarily reckless," calling it an "unacceptable intrusion into the privacy of children" and an "irresponsible and ill-considered way to conduct themselves."
This incident follows other security issues for the family, including the recent leak of Meghan's phone number earlier this month. The Sussexes lost taxpayer-funded security in 2020 after stepping back from senior royal roles, leaving them reliant on private firms.
The spokesman for Prince Harry's fustige "photographers who walk around" the school, "stop to look inside" and "watch the children" for their daily activities. He denounces "irresponsible" behaviour.