Harry and Meghan give their kids Sussex title as last name as couple take heat for rebranded website
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have adopted the Sussex title as their children’s last name, according to a report.
Rather than being known as the Mountbatten-Windsors, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s kids will now be known as Prince Archie Sussex and Princess Lilibet Sussex, sources confirmed to Page Six.
“The reality behind the new site is very simple — it’s a hub for the work the Sussexes do and it reflects the fact the family have, since the King’s coronation, the same surname for the first time,” an insider told The Times.
“That’s a big deal for any family. It represents their unification and it’s a proud moment.”
The adaptation of Sussex for both of their children is believed to be in keeping with the way Harry was referred to as Captain Wales during his time in the British Army, the outlet adds.
The Post has reached out to reps for the Sussexes for comment.
The move comes just days after the pair were slammed for using their royal titles and the Royal Coat of Arms on their new Sussex.com website.
On Monday, the runaway royals awoke to a shiny new online domain that features each of their bios as well as links to their Archewell Foundation and Archewell Productions organizations.
But their new rebrand seemingly struck a nerve among the public, who noticed that they used their royal titles — despite quitting the Firm in 2020.
Harry and Markle were labeled “ridiculous” for using the royal coat of arms at the top of the homepage with text underneath that reads, “The office of Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.” However, others applauded them for making a “fresh” change to their online domain.
The foundation’s website has also gotten a face-lift, to coordinate with the new hub’s dark navy and beige theme.
Additionally, the Sussex.com site offers a news tab that summarizes the pair’s achievements.
The “Suits” alum has since spoken out about the new site, saying she’s “a fan” after users slammed the runaway royals for flattering themselves on the website.
“There is a reason I have worked with Ryan and the talented team at Article for a decade: their attention to detail, their creativity and care, and the thoughtful approach to design as well as to the user experience,” Markle said in an endorsement on Article’s website.
“They’re not just designers; they are collaborators who elevate your ideas into visual identities. They’re a very special company. Plus they’re Canadian, so I’m a fan.”
Harry and Meghan are currently in Canada, where they spent Valentine’s Day together Wednesday at the Invictus Games 2025’s Winter Training Camp.
The duo bundled up for the visit to brave the frigid temperatures of Whistler, British Columbia.
They flew into Canada on a private jet on Tuesday to join competitors of the Harry-founded Invictus Games — an Olympic-style sporting event for wounded veterans.
