A personal mobile number belonging to Meghan Markle has been made public after being shared within a messaging application group chat.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex enrolled their children at an alternative school following discussions with their personal protection officers, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet had only recently commenced the new academic year at their initial school in England after the family arrived back from America around a fortnight earlier.
However, the children will now attend a different institution after congestion on local roads and the considerable distance to the original school placed significant strain on the couple’s security detail, reports suggest.
The royal couple took up residence in the Cotswolds region upon their return to the United Kingdom.
Messages seen by certain publications indicate that Meghan’s private mobile number was disclosed within a messaging application group.
The Duchess had become a member of an online community titled ‘Year 3,’ comprising parents of children attending the school.
One parent posted a greeting welcoming the new member.
Another parent added a brief expression of welcome.
Meghan responded by thanking the group for their warm reception and expressing pleasure at joining the community.
Screenshots of the conversation have since been circulated widely.
The family returned to Britain fourteen days prior to the leak becoming public knowledge.
Reports suggest Meghan may be considering a return to her previous career in the entertainment industry.
The decision to move the children to another school follows a reported gathering last week of officials responsible for security arrangements involving senior royals and prominent individuals.
This body handles determinations regarding royal protection.
The Duke, who celebrates his 42nd birthday this week, is awaiting the outcome of a threat assessment conducted by an independent risk management body.
The committee is expected to reach a determination at its gathering regarding whether the Sussex family qualifies for publicly funded security arrangements given their current residence in the United Kingdom.