Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a big announcement regarding their children’s names, signaling a major change in how their family will be identified publicly.
The couple, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, said the decision is part of their ongoing effort to establish a family identity separate from the traditional royal system.
While royal children typically carry the Mountbatten‑Windsor surname, the couple decided it was time for a different approach to reflect their family’s personal choices.
This move comes alongside the couple’s continued work on public projects and charitable foundations, where they aim to balance their royal heritage with their own family brand.
Experts say the decision could influence how future generations of the family are publicly identified, especially those living outside official royal duties.
After careful consideration, the children will now officially go by the names: Archie and Lilibet Sussex.
