Prince Harry considered changing his family's last name to Spencer, Princess Diana's surname, but was advised against it by his uncle Charles Spencer due to legal challenges. Currently, Harry and Meghan's children use the surname Sussex, although the official royal surname remains Mountbatten-Windsor. The potential name change highlights ongoing family and royal identity discussions.
Prince Harry considered changing his and Meghan Markle’s surname to Spencer, Diana’s maiden name, but was advised against it due to legal hurdles. Instead, they use the Sussex surname, reflecting their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Their children’s surnames have evolved from Mountbatten-Windsor to Sussex, aligning with royal traditions and titles.
Prince Harry considered changing his surname to Spencer in a symbolic break from the Royal Family, but was advised against it by his uncle, Charles Spencer, highlighting ongoing tensions and his strained relationship with the royal household.
Prince Harry considered changing his family name to Spencer and consulted Earl Spencer, but decided against it due to legal and family sensitivities, highlighting ongoing tensions with the Royal Family. The current surname Mountbatten-Windsor holds sentimental value, especially for King Charles, and the royal titles of Harry's children have been officially confirmed.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly given their children new surnames, with Prince Archie Mountbatten-Windsor and Princess Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor now known as Archie and Lilibet Sussex. This move is seen as part of the couple's ongoing rebrand, which includes a return to using the name "Sussex" and a recent podcast deal with Lemonada Media. Despite criticism, the rebrand aims to showcase the couple's charity work and unify the family under a single surname.
