Meghan Markle Is Dropping “Markle”—Here’s What It Really Means
Meghan Markle is making headlines again—not for a scandal, but for a simple correction. The Duchess of Sussex says her last name is no longer “Markle.” In casual settings and on camera, she now uses “Sussex,” aligning herself with Prince Harry and their children, Archie and Lilibet. For Meghan, this is personal: a family name that reflects the household she and Harry built together.
The moment that sparked the conversation happened during her Netflix series With Love, Meghan. When Mindy Kaling called her “Meghan Markle,” Meghan smiled politely—but clarified she now goes by “Sussex.” She explained that motherhood changed her perspective on names. Sharing a surname with her children became a quiet milestone, one that carried more meaning than she expected.