Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a significant change regarding their children’s surname, opting for Sussex instead of the traditional Mountbatten-Windsor. Their children, previously known as Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, are now identified as Prince Archie Sussex and Princess Lilibet Sussex. This change aligns with Harry’s personal history, as he was known as Captain Wales during his military service, making the Sussex surname a meaningful choice for the family.
The decision to adopt this surname also coincided with a redesign of their official website, Archewell. The updated site now reflects their family’s unity, marking a fresh chapter after King Charles’ coronation. The site highlights their work, including updates on their activities, their biographies, and links to the Archewell Foundation and Archewell Productions. This transition is seen as symbolic of their efforts to move forward while maintaining a connection to their royal roots.
Despite stepping away from royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan have retained their children’s royal titles on the site, which sparked some public criticism. However, royal insiders have downplayed these concerns, emphasizing that the issue hasn’t been a point of contention within the royal family. Harry himself is reportedly more focused on the health and wellbeing of the King and other family members, with no formal complaints having been raised.