“The Sussexes have assured the king that they will not hijack or derail major royal events, notably the first day of school term for Prince George at Eton<\/a>,” royal broadcaster Neil Sean told Fox News Digital. “By that, no pictures or comment from either one on that day in September.”<\/p>\n A representative for Archewell told Fox News Digital: “This is not something we would comment on.” Kensington Palace did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n The reported understanding comes as the Prince and Princess of Wales<\/a> prepare for a major family milestone. Kensington Palace confirmed in June that George, 13, will attend Eton beginning this September, following in the footsteps of both his father, Prince William, and his uncle, Harry.<\/p>\n PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON WRESTLED WITH MAJOR DECISION OVER PRINCE GEORGE’S FUTURE: EXPERT<\/a><\/p>\n Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won\u2019t “hijack” Prince George\u2019s start at Eton, according to a royal expert. (Getty Images)<\/p>\n Royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital that George\u2019s arrival at the prestigious boarding school carries significance beyond a typical first day.<\/p>\n “Prince George\u2019s start at Eton isn\u2019t just a personal milestone; it\u2019s the beginning of his public-facing path as heir to the throne,” Matta said. “The Palace is incredibly protective of that narrative, and any competing headline \u2014 especially one involving Harry and Meghan \u2014 threatens to distract from the \u2018steady, future-focused\u2019 brand the Prince and Princess of Wales have worked so hard to build.”<\/p>\n PRINCE WILLIAM \u2018BLINDSIDED\u2019 BY HARRY, MEGHAN RETURN AS KATE FEARS NEW TURMOIL FROM ROYAL FEUD: EXPERTS<\/a><\/p>\n She added that, while the matter may not weigh heavily on Prince William and Kate Middleton<\/a> personally, it could be important to palace staff working to keep the focus on the future king.<\/p>\n Prince George of Wales is said to be excited that he’ll be attending Eton College in the fall. (Max Mumby\/Indigo\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n “It would certainly be a shame for his first days at Eton to see him embroiled in a \u2018feud\u2019 narrative with his uncle and aunt,” Matta said.<\/p>\n In a statement shared with\u00a0The New York Times<\/a> last week, a spokesperson for the Sussexes said, “On the heels of a wonderful trip with family and friends this summer, Harry and Meghan have decided to spend an extended period in the U.K. this autumn. They are excited to have their children spend more time in the country that\u2019s such an important part of their family\u2019s story.”<\/p>\n GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE<\/a><\/p>\n The spokesperson confirmed that the couple\u2019s businesses will remain unchanged and based in the U.S. Meghan and Harry will also keep their home in California.<\/p>\n Matta said the reported agreement may reflect an informal attempt to avoid competing headlines during significant occasions, though the couple’s public profile makes a complete break from the royal news cycle unlikely.<\/p>\n Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will be returning to the U.K. this fall. (Chris Jackson – Pool\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n “The Sussexes generate headlines<\/a> simply by existing in public space,” she said. “That\u2019s been true since 2018 and hasn\u2019t changed with their location or job titles.”<\/p>\n PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE’S UK RETURN SIGNALS \u2018SPECTACULAR DEFEAT\u2019 AS ROYAL EXPERTS WARN OF WILLIAM SHOWDOWN<\/a><\/p>\n “If they also want to avoid collisions, it would require a level of coordination with the Palace that seems very unlikely given the current climate,” she said. “Harry and Meghan have not conferred with the Palace about their personal or professional plans for several years now.”<\/p>\n The more realistic outcome, Matta said, may be “an informal understanding of when to lay low, and when an overlap could be workable.”<\/p>\n While palace aides may be concerned about maintaining the royals’ carefully planned media strategy, Matta cautioned that not every competing headline is the Sussexes\u2019 doing.<\/p>\n LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS<\/a><\/p>\n Prince Harry and Markle have been residing in Montecito, Calif., with their two children. (Max Mumby\/Indigo\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n “Palace aides know better than anyone how quickly a delicate PR plan and media cycle can be dominated by a competing story,” she said. “It\u2019s not necessarily even about the Sussexes\u2019 actions, but it\u2019s completely up to the editors running headlines.”<\/p>\n MEGHAN MARKLE RETURNS TO BRITAIN WITH PRINCE ARCHIE AND PRINCESS LILIBET FOR FIRST TIME IN YEARS<\/a><\/p>\n She added, “Meghan stepping outside will generate headlines even if it\u2019s just to buy groceries or ice cream with the kids.”<\/p>\n British broadcaster Hilary Fordwich<\/a> echoed that concern, telling Fox News Digital that even the absence of a Sussex appearance can fuel coverage and public speculation.<\/p>\n “Just their mere presence or lack thereof will now be making headlines and, indeed, likely to clash with royal priorities and media focus on causes,” she said.<\/p>\n Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped away from royal duties in 2020. (Matt Dunham – WPA Pool\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Fordwich said George\u2019s first term at Eton<\/a> should remain “private” and serve as “a life transition for both him and the family,” who live nearby in Windsor.<\/p>\n Matta said the reported restraint could represent a tentative attempt at a “headline truce,” but she questioned whether the pressure to plan their lives around the royal calendar should fall entirely on Harry and Meghan.<\/p>\n![\"Prince](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prince-harry-meghan-markle-prince-george.jpg\")
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