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US elementary vs. UK primary: the educational differences ahead for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet

How British schooling contrasts with the US system

US elementary vs. UK primary: the educational differences ahead for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
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21/08/2026 16:00 ‧ 6 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shocked the world with their decision to return to the UK. This September, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will start school in Britain, trading sunny California for English classrooms. While the Sussexes establish their independent base, seven-year-old Archie and five-year-old Lilibet prepare for a distinct educational transition. Moving from US prep to UK primary education brings significant cultural, social, and academic shifts.

Click on to discover the key differences awaiting the young royals.

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