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Harry and Meghan considered changing their children's surname to Spencer due to delays in issuing UK passports with their preferred titles and names, but the issue was resolved after nearly six months, highlighting tensions over royal titles and official documentation.
Travelers in the United States are experiencing significant delays in obtaining passports due to pandemic-related staffing shortages and a surge in demand. The State Department has increased processing times for passports, with routine applications taking 10 to 13 weeks and expedited applications taking seven to nine weeks. There are options for emergency and urgent travel, but these require specific justifications and additional steps. Travelers are advised to check passport, visa, and vaccination requirements for their destination country and consider using third-party passport services. Contacting elected representatives for expedited processing is not recommended due to overwhelming demand.