Meghan and Harry Embrace "Sussex" as Family Name, Following Royal Tradition

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In a recent episode of her Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," Meghan Markle revealed that her family's last name is Sussex. This aligns with her title as Duchess of Sussex, which she gained upon marrying Prince Harry.

While some royals use Mountbatten-Windsor as a last name, Harry never has. This is because he always held an HRH title, which traditionally exempts royals from needing a last name.

However, Harry and Meghan's children, Archie and Lilibet, were initially born without the titles of prince and princess. Therefore, their birth certificates listed Mountbatten-Windsor as their last names.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III, Archie and Lilibet received the titles of Prince and Princess. This change also brought them into the direct line of succession, making it appropriate for them to adopt the Sussex surname, aligning with long-standing royal traditions.

While it's unclear whether Harry and Meghan have officially changed their last name to Sussex, they are following the same practice as Prince William and Kate Middleton, who use Wales as their family name for their children.