Prince Harry says the chance to enroll his children in British schools was a key reason for his family's return to the UK.
In a recent interview, the Duke of Sussex, 42, also stated that reconciling with his father, King Charles III, and brother, Prince William, remains his top priority.
Speaking to GQ magazine, Harry discussed moving back to Britain with his wife Meghan and their children after years in California.
When asked about the reasons for their return, Harry highlighted the opportunities it presented for his children, 7-year-old Prince Archie and 5-year-old Princess Lilibet.
He said: "Opportunities for the family. Being able to put the kids in a British school has meant a lot to me. I didn't know how important it was to me."
Harry mentioned he had always hoped to provide his children with a British education.
He added: "I always thought it was going to be something that I would try and do or that we would try and do, but now they've been in school for two weeks."
Harry clarified he was not criticising American schools but wanted his children to experience life in the UK, where he grew up.
The Duke also addressed his strained relationships with his father and brother, which have attracted public attention since he and Meghan stepped down from their royal roles in 2020.
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He told GQ: "With everything else that's going on in the world, the most important thing is to reconcile."
Harry acknowledged that family wounds can be long-lasting, stating that "scars stick around forever."
However, he urged people to let go of past grievances, noting there is "enough drama in the world" without perpetuating family conflicts.
Some commentators viewed parts of the interview as a subtle criticism of Prince William.
However, a spokesperson for Harry denied this, explaining his comments about resistance to reconciliation were not directed at his brother or any other family member.
The spokesperson also clarified that the interview's publication timing was decided by the magazine, not Harry.
Harry's relationship with his father seems to have improved recently.
In July, he had tea with King Charles and spoke with him shortly after returning to the UK in August, as reported by Newsweek.
However, the two have not been reported to have met in person since the move.
The King and Queen Camilla have spent recent weeks in Scotland and are set to commence a Caribbean tour on October 27.
Harry has previously expressed concern about his father's health following the King's cancer diagnosis in early 2024.
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