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Meghan Markle's Phone Number Leaked From School Group Chat

Published 17 September 2026

Meghan Markle's personal phone number was reportedly leaked from a school parents' WhatsApp group in the United Kingdom, a breach that contributed to security concerns leading to her children being moved to a different school after just two days. The leak occurred shortly before Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, began attending the school, and the family's security team cited practical difficulties with their arrangements as the primary reason for the change. According to reports, the Duchess of Sussex joined the WhatsApp group the night before her children's first day. A screenshot of the chat, which included her phone number and a welcome message, was subsequently shared outside the group. The message read, "Welcome to Meghan who has Archie joining tomo," to which she replied, "Hi moms! Thanks for the warm welcome. So happy to be a part of this community xx." Sources close to the Sussexes described the leak as disappointing, though it remains unclear who first circulated the screenshot or whether the disclosure was deliberate.

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