Has Meghan Markle Changed Her Name to Meghan Sussex? What Is Her Actual Name? Here's the Truth

Success is an intoxicating elixir, and for some, its effects never seem to fade. Meghan Markle, whose career soared with Suits before she stepped into royal life by marrying Prince Harry, has remained firmly in the spotlight. Every move she makes sparks conversation, every project fuels debate. Now, her latest venture with Netflix is making waves—whispers of revelations, controversy, and moments some allegedly find cringeworthy are swirling. But what is everyone really talking about?
The revelation is only the start of direct, unvarnished, and even quite embarrassing exchanges from Meghan Markle herself. From shocking disclosures to moments that spark debate, the internet is unable to turn away.
Truth about Meghan Markle's actual name
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Meghan Markle, 43, told Mindy Kaling in the second episode of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan that she considers Sussex her last name. She married Prince Harry, 40, and received the title of Duchess of Sussex. She finds the name meaningful as it connects her to her children, Princess Lilibet, 3, and Prince Archie, 5. “It’s so funny that you keep saying ‘Meghan Markle.’ You know I’m Sussex now,” she remarked. In The Drew Barrymore Show, Drew Barrymore introduced her as Meghan Sussex.

The late Queen Elizabeth II granted Meghan Markle and Prince Harry the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex after their royal wedding, making them officially the Sussexes. They retained their titles after leaving royal duties in 2020 but were not permitted to use Sussex Royal for non-royal ventures. Meghan Markle stated on her Netflix program that she wanted her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to share a last name. When King Charles III took the throne in May 2023, they changed from Mountbatten-Windsor to Sussexes and received their royal titles. With more such remarks, royal experts claimed their struggle to exist after watching With Love, Meghan.
Meghan Markle’s latest Netflix series has set tongues wagging, but royal experts? Their reactions might call for more than just a calming cup of tea. So, what did they really think of With Love, Meghan?
Royal experts refused to hold back their opinions
Royal experts on Palace Confidential, Rebecca English and Richard Eden were blunt in their discussion of Meghan Markle's new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Richard Eden denounced a certain scene in the show's last episode as being extremely insulting to the Royal Family, while Rebecca English said that she "lost the will to live" after watching her produce ice cubes in an episode.
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Richard Eden denounced Meghan Markle’s closing toast as "highly offensive", while another expert struggled to grasp the show’s message or target audience. The argument over With Love, Meghan is getting more heated as detractors contest its significance and intent. Though opinions are still split, there is no denying that the series has generated discussions outside of the screen.
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What do you think about Meghan Markle referring to herself as Sussex in her show? Let us know in the comments below!
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Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra
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