Meghan Markle’s 2021 Oprah interview made headlines when she claimed she had "nearly lost" her name. Now, she insists her last name isn’t Markle at all—it’s Sussex.
The contradiction is striking. If she once mourned the loss of her identity, why is she discarding it herself? "Sussex" isn’t a surname—it’s a title. If Meghan truly wanted to use a royal last name, it would be Mountbatten-Windsor, which is on her children’s birth certificates. Yet, she clings to "Sussex" because it maintains her royal connection. Despite criticizing the monarchy, she knows the title gives her status and marketability.
If she wanted to break free, she would simply be Meghan Markle—or Rachel Markle, her real birth name. But that wouldn’t carry the same weight. The truth is, she and Harry haven’t built a successful post-royal career. Their Spotify deal collapsed, their Netflix projects flopped, and their popularity is in decline.
Meanwhile, Catherine, Princess of Wales, quietly returns to royal duties after battling cancer. William, King Charles, and Queen Camilla continue serving the public with dignity. While the working royals earn respect, Meghan and Harry remain stuck in a cycle of contradictions and controversy.
If Meghan truly wanted to move on, she would embrace her own name, not manipulate a title. But perhaps deep down, she knows that without "Sussex," she’s just another former actress searching for relevance.
