Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing backlash after reports surfaced that they are considering enrolling their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in outrageously expensive schools. The couple has been labeled as “frauds” for their supposed commitment to progressive causes while looking into schools with fees as high as £40,000 per annum.
According to Richard Mineards from the Montecito Journal, the royal couple is eyeing a local private school in Montecito, California, where they reside. Royal commentator Lee Cohen criticized the decision, calling it an epitome of elitism and questioning their advocacy for equality.
Cohen pointed out that the school fees in the area range from $60,000 to $50,000 plus for older grades, with most students going on to attend four-year colleges. He emphasized that the decision to send their children to such prestigious institutions exposes Harry and Meghan as frauds perpetuating systems of privilege they claim to expose.
While many netizens have defended the Sussexes, stating that education is a priority for them, the controversy surrounding their school choices continues to stir debate. Both Prince Harry and Meghan have attended prestigious schools in the past, with the Duke of Sussex attending Ludgrove Prep School and Eton College, and Meghan attending Immaculate Heart High School.
The news of their school selection has sparked a heated discussion on social media, with some supporting their decision for the safety and quality of education for their children, while others criticize them for perpetuating elitism. The debate over their schooling choices is likely to continue as the royal couple navigates their parenting decisions in the public eye.