Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are back in the public eye. This time for a parenting decision.
Will Prince Harry and Meghan Pay $40,000/Year For Children’s School?
Every parent wants the best for their children. The idea of sending a child to one of the best schools in the state shouldn’t be all that controversial. For this celebrity couple, a decision to consider a $40,000-per-year school is just that.
Harry and Meghan are facing criticism for looking at select schools in the luxurious California area of Montecito for their children Archie and Lilibet. This happens to be the area they live in, with one campus reportedly costing more than $40,000 per year. Each of the elite schools have large price tags, according to Yahoo!
The two are no stranger to the private school system. Prince Harry attended Ludgrove pre school and then Eton College. Markle attended Immaculate Heart High School, a private Catholic school in Los Angeles.
A Royal Commentator Criticizes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The initial criticism came from Lee Cohen, a Royal commentator, who focused on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s “commitment to progressive causes.” He claimed that commitment is “nothing but a façade,” in the light of the recent decision.
His focus is on the way so many other parents are unable to afford the basic costs of living. Cohen wants to know how the parents can justify spending so much on their own children’s education with that in mind, especially considering their social causes.
According to the same Yahoo! article, he told GB News that, “It’s utterly infuriating to hear that Harry and Meghan, the self-proclaimed champions of equality and social justice, are even contemplating enrolling their children in an exclusive, outrageously expensive school. Yet they’re willing to pay staggering tens of thousands per year for their children’s education. How can they possibly justify this when so many families struggle to afford even the basic necessities?”
The Public Came to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Defense Online
Despite the Royal commentator’s criticism, many other people came to the defense of the two online. Education is important, and Harry and Meghan simply want the best for their children. That means the best education their money can buy.
People also noted that safety is an issue. With the Duke and Duchess in the public eye, that means the safety of their children is also at risk. The two will want to send their children to a school where safety is a top priority, and elite schools offer that benefit.
Other people have commented on how it’s the choice of the parents. If they have the money for a private education, why should they be criticized for that? It is setting up children in the best way possible for the future. Sadly, private school isn’t accessible for everyone.
Royals author Tom Quinn also came to the defense of the couple. He made it clear that safety would likely be a priority when choosing a school for their children. Quinn has always had the opinion that the two would put safety first, especially considering Markle’s life in Hollywood. This is not just something Prince Harry and Meghan will consider, but anyone in the Hollywood circle would consider. Children of Hollywood stars tend to end up at the same schools for similar reasons.
