He described how Prince William distanced himself from him during their school years, writing, “For the last two years, [William] explained, Eton had been his sanctuary. No kid brother tagging along, pestering him with questions, pushing up on his social circle. He was forging his own life, and he wasn’t willing to give that up.” For many, these passages made it difficult to imagine Harry willingly placing Archie in an environment he once considered isolating.

Joss Stone’s Comments Add to Speculation

Fueling the conversation further was British singer Joss Stone, a longtime friend of Harry’s, who shared details of their chat at the WellChild Awards in London.

Having recently moved back to the UK with her family, Stone said Harry was curious about her return. “He also asked about how we were settling back in and was genuinely interested in our move home. He’s just very warm and down to earth, as always. Maybe Harry will move back, too. That would be nice,” she told HELLO!

She also recalled Harry’s reflections on the UK’s schools. “He was saying how wonderful the schools are here and how important community is for children,” Stone said.

“It was nice to share that with him because it’s exactly why we felt drawn to come back — for the kids to grow up surrounded by family, friends, and a strong sense of belonging and most importantly in a safe environment.”

Official Denial from Harry’s Team

Reports in the Daily Mail went as far as suggesting Harry had discussed education plans for Archie with King Charles during their meeting. However, Harry’s spokesperson quickly issued a clarification. “Prince Harry has not put his son’s name down for Eton, nor does he have any plans to do so,” the statement confirmed, putting the speculation to rest.