What is Meghan's legal name?

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is an American member of the British royal family and former actress. Markle was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.

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What is Meghan Markle's official name now?

The certificate, obtained by TMZ, shows that the Duchess listed herself as "Rachel Meghan Markle,” whereas on Archie's certificate, she used "Rachel Meghan Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex.” There, she also noted her occupation as "Princess of the United Kingdom."
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What is Meghan's legal last name?

The document requires both of their legal names, which for Harry is first name “The Duke of Sussex” and last name “His Royal Highness.” For Meghan, on the other hand, it is Rachel Meghan Markle—the birth certificate requires both of their legal names as well as her maiden name.
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Does Meghan Markle have a new last name?

TMZ obtained a copy of the birth certificate, and it shows that the Duchess of Sussex simply used her maiden name, “Rachel Meghan Markle.” This marks a change from her name on Archie's birth certificate, which Cosmopolitan UK notes is “Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex.”
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What is Harry's official title now?

Harry was titled His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales from birth as his father, Prince Charles, is the heir apparent to the throne.
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Meghan DROPS 'DUCHESS OF SUSSEX' From Name In Legal Documents For A STUPID REASON



Is Harry no longer a prince?

All of these changes to the Royal order begs the question; Is Harry still a prince? Well, technically, the answer is yes. Harry is still a prince by birthright and is still in the line of succession to the throne, but it isn't as simple as that. Sign up to British Heritage Travel's daily newsletter here!
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Is Archie still in line for the throne?

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor (born 6 May 2019) is the son of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. He is the eighth great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and is seventh in the line of succession to the British throne.
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Why did Meghan Markle change her name?

Earlier this year, a spokesperson for Meghan released a statement correcting reports that Meghan had requested her name be changed from “Rachel Meghan” to “Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex.” The change, the spokesperson said, was actually one made by request of the royal institution.
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Did Meghan Markle change her name on Archie's birth certificate?

The Sun reported on January 30 the Duchess of Sussex changed her name on Archie's birth certificate, erasing “Rachel Meghan” and leaving only “Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex.” The certificate was registered on May 17, 2019, but this change happened on June 5, 2019, according to The Daily Beast.
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What did Meghan Markle change Archie's name to?

It was two days after the birth of their first child in May 2019 that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shared both his name and a surprise—Archie Mountbatten-Windsor would be known simply as “Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor,” with no royal title attached to his name.
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Why did Meghan Markle change her engagement ring?

After being spotted without her engagement or wedding rings during her pregnancy with their son Archie, it was believed that Meghan altered the original band due to swelling in her fingers.
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What is Prince Harry's legal name?

Prince Harry, duke of Sussex, in full Prince Henry Charles Albert David, duke of Sussex, earl of Dumbarton, Baron Kilkeel, formerly Prince Harry of Wales, (born September 15, 1984, London, England), younger son of Charles, prince of Wales, and Diana, princess of Wales.
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Why do the Royals not have last names?

The main reason that the surname isn't used much is because many members of the royal family have a title that doesn't require a surname. Dukes, duchesses, princes and princesses don't usually require a surname, but it is available to use when needed.
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What is Harry and Meghan's official last name?

No, Harry Technically Doesn't Have a Last Name

Due to being royal, Harry doesn't have a last name like us mere mortals. In fact, the official name listed on his son Archie's birth certificate is His Royal Highness Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex.
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What is Kate Middleton's full name?

The Duchess of Cambridge, born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, married Prince William at Westminster Abbey in April 2011.
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Is Archie a real name?

' Archie was the ninth most popular baby name in 2020 (up from nineteenth place), taking over from Charlie in the top 10 names for boys.
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Why did Meghan change Archie's birth certificate?

A spokesperson for the duchess calls out the reports as "clickbait." This weekend, reports have been circulating online regarding Archie Mountbatten-Windsor's birth certificate.
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Is Meghan Markle a princess?

Although she can't be known as Princess Meghan, she is married to a Prince of the United Kingdom and is therefore technically a Princess of the United Kingdom. Her occupation as such was listed as such on her baby son Archie's birth certificate in 2019.
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Did Kate Middleton change her last name?

Following several years of intense speculation from the British media about the couple's marriage plans—during which time Kate was dubbed “Waity Katie”—it was announced in November 2010 that the two had become engaged. In preparation for entry into the royal family, Kate reverted to the more-formal name Catherine.
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What will Kate be called when William is king?

The Title Kate Will Get When William Is King

In other words, Kate will be called queen, but the addition of "consort" makes it clear she has no constitutional power and is a queen in title only.
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What will Camilla be called when Charles becomes king?

One similarity in the two roles: a queen consort is also addressed as a queen. When Charles becomes king, Camilla will be known as Queen Camilla.
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Why is Peter Phillips not a prince?

Why is Peter Phillips not a prince? Unlike his cousins, he is not a prince: titles are passed through the male line, and since Mark doesn't have one, neither do his children Peter and Zara.
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Was Prince Andrew stripped of his title?

Prince Andrew was stripped of his Freedom of the City of York honor Wednesday, as councilors in the U.K. city called for him to relinquish his title as Duke of York, according to several reports, three months after the Queen's son settled his sex assault lawsuit with accuser Virginia Giuffre.
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What will Prince Andrew be called now?

Prince Andrew will no longer be called His Royal Highness, or HRH, a royal source said. Like Harry and Meghan, Prince Andrew retains his title HRH but will not use it in any official capacity. The duke had a 22-year career in the Royal Navy, and served as a helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands War.
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