Prince Harry's team issue statement on Archie's future after UK school rumours

Prince Harry's team have issued a statement after rumours swirled that the Sussexes were looking at a top UK school for Prince Archie.

Both Prince William andHarry spent their secondary school years at the elite Eton College, one of the most expensive boarding schools in the UK. A stone's throw from Windsor Castle, they were never too far away from their grandparents, the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, while they were there.

Reports this week have claimed that Harry had been considering sending his son Archie, six, to the same establishment when the time comes - and the Duke's team has now issued a statement to the Mirror regarding the rumours.

The reports saw unnamed sources claim that Harry got a lot out of his time at Eton, particularly in the form of lifelong pals, and that he was keen for his son to enjoy the same privileges.

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However, Harry's team has swiftly come out with a statement about whether Eton College might be in Prince Archie's future.

"I can confirm that Prince Harry has not registered Archie for Eton, and the Duke has no plans to send his son to Eton," a spokesperson told the Mirror.

Anonymous pals speaking to the Mail alleged that during Harry's recent trip to the UK, he told them, "Harry wants to educate the children here in the UK.

"Harry feels his children are missing out on the extensive family network that their niece and nephews are enjoying," they continued.

"Harry wants his children to have the very best education. He has retained his closest friendship group of confidants from his days at school at Ludgrove and Eton. He wants that for his own children."

The source further claimed that King Charles knew about the idea and was "delighted" but that Meghan would likely be less keen on the idea of sending her children to school in another country.

Sources echoed the rumours to the Daily Beast, saying: "Harry has put Archie down. It's fair to say he had mixed feelings about the school when he left, but looking back on it, he can appreciate the good," one said.

A further "old schoolfriend" said to the publication, "For William and Harry, Eton is really the only sensible choice when it comes to British schools because of security.

"There are so many high-profile and politically exposed kids there that the whole school has ridiculous security provisions already. It’s seven day boarding, lots of kids fly back and forth at the beginning and end of term, so why shouldn't Archie?

"The school certainly wouldn’t be prejudiced against him. Statistically, you have to imagine Eton would be a hell of a lot safer than an American school thanks to their gun laws."

These claims have since been denied by Harry's team.