Harry and Meghan's biggest worry: the children's school run

The return of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan to Britain with their children has brought fresh attention to the family's security arrangements. It has emerged that the greatest perceived risk is not a public appearance or a planned outing, but the everyday routine of driving the children to and from school.

Such a route is predictable, repeating at the same time each day, which security experts consider more exposing than one-off, scheduled events where protection can be arranged in advance.

Awaiting a decision

The couple is currently waiting for an official response on whether they will receive state-funded security protection. The issue has become especially pressing now that the family has returned to live in Britain, since previously, while living abroad, security was handled differently.

Whatever decision is made regarding state protection will shape how the family manages daily life, including how the children get to and from school. Until a decision is reached, the family must exercise heightened caution during routine travel.

The question of Prince Harry and his family's security in Britain has been a subject of discussion before, but attention is now focused specifically on the practical matter of ensuring the children's safe daily commute to school, rather than only on rare, pre-planned occasions.