Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has made a bold move by adopting “Sussex” as her new last name. This change was revealed in her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, where she corrected Mindy Kaling for referring to her by her maiden name.
The Duchess explained that she now shares her last name with her husband, Prince Harry, and their children, Archie and Lilibet. She emphasized the importance of having a shared family name, stating that it means a lot to her. Meghan described the Sussex name as “a part of our love story” and expressed her love for the fact that her family members all share the same surname.
Although Meghan has used “Sussex” as her last name in informal settings, her decision has raised eyebrows among royal fans. Some have questioned her use of the name due to her limited ties to the county of Sussex. Others have suggested that her proper last name should be “Mountbatten-Windsor,” as per royal tradition.
Royal watchers have pointed out that Meghan’s use of “Sussex” as her surname is not entirely unprecedented. Members of the royal family often use their titles as surnames. For instance, Prince Harry used “Wales” as his surname while serving in the army.
Despite the controversy, Meghan’s decision to use “Sussex” as her last name has sparked an interesting debate about royal conventions and naming traditions. While some support her choice, others believe it’s a bit too much. The debate has also brought up the question of whether Meghan’s proper last name should indeed be “Mountbatten-Windsor.”
