Drew Barrymore, the beloved Hollywood star, recently referred to Meghan on her show in a very deliberate way—using her royal surname, Sussex. Now, let’s break this down. When Mindy Kaling kept calling her “Meghan Markle” (you know, the name we all knew her by before she strategically landed the prince), Meghan quickly corrected her. It’s classic Meghan behavior, folks. She’s reminding everyone of her royal connection, almost as if she’s terrified people might forget she married a prince.
Now, let’s compare this to Catherine, shall we? Have you ever heard Catherine correct someone about how to address her? Of course not. That’s because Catherine understands what grace and dignity truly look like. She embodies it effortlessly.
Meghan claims that sharing the Sussex name with her children means so much to her. She said, “It’s our shared name as a family. I love that it’s something that Archie, Lili, H, and I all have together.” And don’t get me wrong—there’s nothing wrong with wanting to share a family name with your kids. That’s completely normal. But the way Meghan selectively weaponizes her connection to the royal family is what’s so transparent here.
When it’s convenient for branding and recognition, she’s “Sussex.” But when it’s time to criticize the monarchy or play the victim, suddenly the royal connection is a burden. Remember when she and Harry left their royal duties because they supposedly wanted privacy and a normal life? Well, nothing says “privacy and normalcy” like constantly reminding everyone you’re a duchess.
What we’re witnessing here is a calculated image management strategy in real time. Drew Barrymore also hinted at this, saying people feel like they have to walk on eggshells around Meghan. Compare this to King Charles, Camilla, William, and Catherine, who put duty before ego every single day. They don’t need to correct people about their titles because they’re secure in who they are and what they represent.
In her interview with Drew Barrymore, Meghan also mentioned how “lucky” she feels to be married to Harry, who apparently has promised to always “date” her. She went on about how they maintain the “butterfly period” in their relationship. It’s as if she’s trying to constantly convince the world—and perhaps herself—that everything is perfect. Meanwhile, William and Catherine demonstrate what true partnership looks like through their actions, their united front, and their genuine commitment to their roles. They don’t need to constantly tell us how wonderful their marriage is—we can see it in how they support each other.
The saddest part of all this? Harry, once the beloved cheeky prince, has been reduced to a supporting character in Meghan’s carefully crafted narrative. He’s now completely under her influence. Let’s be honest with ourselves: what we’re seeing with this latest title correction drama is another example of Meghan’s obsession with status and recognition. It’s about maintaining that royal connection she claims was so harmful.
I truly believe that Harry and Meghan could have been tremendous assets to the monarchy had they been willing to put duty before personal ambition. They could have used their platform for genuine good. Instead, they chose a path of commercial deals, tell-all interviews, and constant attention-seeking. They chose to throw their royal family under the bus for Netflix dollars and book deals. And now, we have Meghan correcting people on what to call her. It’s wild.
Do you think Drew Barrymore was right to preemptively use “Sussex” to avoid being corrected? Do you think Meghan is justified in wanting to be addressed by her title, or do you see this as another example of her need to control the narrative? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
