Shakespeare once wrote, “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” But according to Meghan Markle, she now wishes to be known as Meghan Sussex—because, as she claims, this is her family name.
Gone is the Markle surname, which she seems eager to leave behind, much like the family and friends she has distanced herself from over the years. But let’s be honest—no matter what she calls herself, the world knows exactly who Rachel Meghan Markle is.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore Meghan’s sudden identity shift and her rather cringeworthy appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, which, according to reports, was filled with tension. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and let’s get into the latest Royal Daily Tea.
Lately, Meghan has been going through what can only be described as an identity transformation—or perhaps, an identity crisis. And no, we’re not just talking about her struggling lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, which already seems doomed to fail.
For years, she has been introduced under various names: Meghan Markle, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry’s wife, an entrepreneur, a blogger, an influencer—now, she’s insisting on being called Meghan Sussex. But why the sudden change?
When Meghan first married into the royal family, she went by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. However, it was only recently that she publicly corrected Mindy Kaling on a show set, stating, “I’m Meghan Sussex now.” Mindy’s reaction? Pure confusion. And honestly, so are we.
While it’s not unheard of for royals to use their titles as surnames—Prince William and Prince Harry were once known as William Wales and Harry Wales—Meghan has never previously embraced Sussex as her last name. So why now?
There are rumors swirling that the royal family may be considering stripping Harry and Meghan of their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles. If that happens, Meghan would be left without a royal moniker—something she has built her entire brand around. By publicly adopting Meghan Sussex now, she could be attempting to solidify her association with the title, making it harder for the royal family to take it away.
If this theory holds water, it makes perfect sense why she’s suddenly clinging to the Sussex name. It’s almost like a preemptive PR move to make any title removal look like an attack on her identity as a mother. Meghan’s new narrative seems to be: “I just want to have the same last name as my kids. I’m a mom!”
Desperate for good PR, Meghan appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show. However, instead of charming audiences, the interview came off as staged and overly rehearsed—showcasing, once again, how inauthentic Meghan appears when she tries too hard to be relatable.
According to royal commentator Neil Sean, behind-the-scenes tensions were high. Meghan reportedly demanded to be introduced as Meghan Sussex, causing confusion among the production team. Ultimately, Drew Barrymore simply introduced her as Meghan—avoiding the Markle vs. Sussex debate altogether.
But the real awkwardness came when Meghan tried (and failed) to oversell her love story with Prince Harry. She gushed about how “amazing” and “supportive” he is, even claiming that despite their busy schedules, they always make time to have lunch together.
Really? Because Harry has reportedly been spending significant time away from home.
Then came a bizarre revelation—Meghan claimed she once worked as a nanny for two Irish Catholic families. Strangely, no one has ever heard this story before. Considering that Princess Diana was famously a nanny before marrying into royalty, many suspect this was Meghan’s attempt at drawing parallels between herself and the beloved late princess.
Drew Barrymore, to her credit, remained professional but visibly skeptical. When Meghan recounted how Harry “promised to keep dating her” throughout their marriage, Drew’s expression said it all: she wasn’t buying it.
But the most telling moment of the interview came when Drew shared a childhood memory of meeting Princess Diana, complete with a photo of a young Drew receiving an E.T. doll from Diana herself. Rather than showing any genuine interest in the story, Meghan quickly dismissed it and redirected the conversation back to herself. Classic Meghan.
With Meghan’s cooking show reportedly tanking on Netflix—falling to ninth place in the streaming giant’s Top 10 list within a week—this PR tour feels like a desperate attempt to salvage her brand. While Netflix has greenlit a second season, insiders suggest that it’s merely an extension of already filmed episodes rather than a true renewal.
If With Love, Meghan continues its downward trajectory, it’s unlikely that the streaming giant will invest in future seasons. No amount of cringeworthy interviews or forced name changes can turn around a failing brand.
So, what do you think of Meghan Markle’s sudden transformation into Meghan Sussex?
