Meghan Markle’s ‘phone number leaked in shared WhatsApp screenshots’

| Senior Live News reporter Published September 16, 2026 2:30pm Updated September 16, 2026 2:30pm The Duchess of Sussex’s private phone number is understood to have been leaked from a parents’ WhatsApp group (Picture: Getty Images) Meghan Markle’s private phone number is said to have been leaked from parents’ WhatsApp group chat. The Duchess of Sussex’s mobile number was allegedly leaked when screenshots of the conversation were shared outside the Year 3 chat. Meghan is said to have joined the conversation shortly before Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, were due to start their school journey in the UK. The 45-year-old, who recently returned to Britain with Prince Harry and the children, is believed to have been welcomed by fellow mums in the Year 3 chat. Meghan shared family snaps of Prince Harry, Lilibet and Archie on the duke’s 42nd birthday, which he marked after the family’s return to the UK. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. Meghan gave a rare glimpse into the Sussexes’ family life in a birthday post to Prince Harry. Screenshots obtained by The Sun show how parents extend a warm welcome to ‘Meghan.’ The first message introduces her to the rest of the group: ‘Welcome to Meghan who has Archie joining tomo[rrow].’ Four people react with emojis, including a heart and thumbs up to the announcement posted shortly after 5pm. Lilibet taking a picture with a Polaroid camera of her dad, Prince Harry. Another parent wrote: ‘Welcome!!’ Then a parent with display name ~M responded, using the American spelling for mother. The message, believed to be from Meghan, said: ‘Hi moms! Thanks for the warm welcome. ‘So happy to be part of this community xx’ The incident is said to have led to heightened security concerns for the Sussexes, who have closely guarded their children’s privacy. While the couple are said to be ‘happy to be back’ in the UK, the school term started with a hiccup after the Sussexes reportedly had to swap the school for Archie and Lilibet just two days into the term. Meghan and Harry had to change schools for Lilibet and Archie just days into the term due to security concerns, a source claimed (Picture: AFP/Getty Images) The move is understood to be sparked by security concerns on the school run. A source claimed that the security team, travelling in a convoy, could not make the school route ‘operationally secure’ due to traffic. Speaking to HELLO! Magazine, the source said it was a ‘real shame’ as the family ‘absolutely adored the school, the kids and their parents.’ Yesterday, Meghan shared a glowing post to Prince Harry on her Instagram profile to mark the duke’s 42nd birthday. Posted with cute snaps of their family life and adventures, Meghan wrote about her husband: ‘He’s simply the best. ‘Happy birthday, my love.’ The Sussexes’ security arrangements made headlines when Prince Harry took the government to court over his reduced UK security. His security arrangements are said to be up for a review now that the family became UK residents again and Archie and Lilibet attend a British school, ITV News reports. Metro has approached the Sussexes’ representatives for a comment. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry mocked on SNL UK after moving back from US Arrow MORE: Buckingham Palace’s hidden treasures uncovered by workmen Arrow MORE: Meghan Markle declares love for UK after ‘disappearing overnight’ from US News Updates Stay on top of the headlines with daily email updates.