Meghan Markle has made a significant change by choosing “Sussex” as her last name, following her husband, Prince Harry, and their kids, Archie and Lilibet. In her new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, she shared that “Sussex” is now her surname, which surprised some people since her connection to the area is not very strong.
Meghan mentioned that using “Sussex” is special to her because it represents their family name, especially after welcoming their children. She sees it as part of their love story. This choice has stirred up some controversy, with critics arguing that she should use “Mountbatten-Windsor” instead, and her father, Thomas Markle, has shown disappointment about her moving away from the Markle name.
While some members of the royal family use titles as surnames (like Prince Harry using “Wales” during his military service), Meghan’s choice to use “Sussex” in casual situations like interviews has led to discussions. Still, this name change follows a tradition, and it’s likely that she will continue to be called “Markle” in the media. Despite the backlash, her decision has sparked a lot of conversation about royal names and titles.