Meghan Markle Says She Has Changed Her Famous Last Name
Meghan Markle has sparked a new wave of headlines with a simple clarification: she says her last name is no longer “Markle.”
In casual settings and on camera, the Duchess of Sussex has been using “Sussex” as her family name—aligning it with Prince Harry and their children, Archie and Lilibet. This choice has once again reignited debate around royal titles, surnames, and the line between tradition and personal identity.
The moment that triggered the latest discussion occurred on Meghan’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan. During a conversation with Mindy Kaling, Kaling referred to her as “Meghan Markle.” Meghan smiled but gently corrected her, explaining that she now goes by “Sussex.”
She framed the decision as personal rather than political. According to Meghan, motherhood changed how she relates to names. Sharing the same family name as her children became meaningful to her, something she said she hadn’t fully appreciated until becoming a parent. She described it as a quiet but significant milestone in her life.
