Despite calls from critics for the couple to be stripped of their titles, Meghan has now made clear that the name carries profound meaning for her. In a recent interview with People, she elaborated: “As the kids get older, they’re so excited about, ‘Oh my gosh, Mama and Papa, how did you meet?’ I think that will come with time as they get older, but for right now, a huge part of our love story is that we share the name Sussex. It means a lot to me.”
The update has divided opinion online. Some critics accused Meghan of hypocrisy for distancing herself from the royal family while embracing the title. “You walked away from the honor of having that gift of a name, and you can’t have it both ways,” one social media user complained. Others defended her choice, pointing out that the duchess has been subjected to years of relentless criticism. “The hate for Meghan Markle is ridiculous,” wrote one fan. “You’ve no real reason to hate her.”
For Meghan, however, the matter seems settled. Her name, she insists, is now Sussex—shared with her husband, her children, and her vision of a united family identity.
