The prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the royal family in January 2020. This decision, much commented upon, was not unanimous. For the past four years, the couple has been living in the United States, building their life away from the Windsors. Recently, the Duke of Sussex and his wife are restructuring their brand, starting with their website; sussex. As revealed by The Mirror on July 16, a major change concerns their children.
Archie and Lilibet are now presented as Archie and Lilibet Sussex. This change in civil status, although minor in appearance, marks a significant departure from the royal family. Until now, Archie bore the name Mountbatten-Windsor, a 64-year tradition established by Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. By choosing to use their royal titles for their children, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry show their attachment to certain aspects of their royal past despite their distance.
Archie and Lilibet, rarely seen in public, have always been protected from media exposure by their parents. However, according to The Express, the couple might take their children to the Invictus Games in Vancouver Whistler in 2025, marking their first public appearance. These games are important to Prince Harry, who wishes to make it a family event. This participation would allow the Sussexes to showcase their family and highlight their new life.
This name change and potential public appearance underline the complexity of the relationship between Meghan, Harry, and the royal family. Although they have distanced themselves from the Crown, they continue to use royal titles for their children, highlighting the ambiguity of their position.