The couple not only discussed this decision with each other but also with other individuals. This revelation has left many people astonished. While it is well-known that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are interested in revitalizing their brand, particularly after the collapse of their Spotify deal, the idea of adopting a new last name, dropping Mountbatten-Windsor, and embracing the Spencer surname, which holds a significant connection to Princess Diana, was truly unexpected.
The renaming of the Sussex brand carries additional significance. Meghan Markle, according to Royal author Tom Bauer, has identified her real purpose in life as carrying on the legacy of Princess Diana. This has been a lifelong passion for her, and interestingly enough, Prince Harry shares the same passion.
In fact, Meghan even proposed that they both drop the Windsor name and adopt the Spencer surname. This would mean that Meghan's new name would be Megan Spencer, symbolizing a new incarnation of Diana.
Bauer revealed in an interview with host Dan Wooten that he believes Harry and Meghan have already discussed this idea with others, and Harry himself is onboard with the decision to take his mother's name. It's clear that they did not make this choice in haste; they actively sought to redefine themselves as Harry and Meghan with a strong connection to Princess Diana.
As part of this transformation, Bauer explained that aligning themselves with Diana's legacy would necessitate giving up the Sussex title. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were bestowed the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Her Late Majesty during their wedding in 2018.
While their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, initially carried the Mountbatten-Windsor surname, their official line of succession has now adopted the Sussex surname, officially making them Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.
