Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have quietly changed the names of both their children — a move that’s sparked mixed reactions from royal watchers.
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor and Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor were the original names of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s two children. But now, the pair are said to be known simply as Archie Sussex and Lilibet Sussex.
A Modern Twist on Royal Tradition
Archie, born on May 6, 2019, at the Portland Hospital in London, weighed 7lb 3oz and was seventh in line to the throne at the time of his birth. He even met his great-grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, just two days later in a rare public appearance.
Two years later, on June 4, 2021, the couple welcomed their daughter Lilibet — affectionately called Lili — in California. Her name was a touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, whose family nickname was “Lilibet.”
Now, the Sussex children’s names have been streamlined as part of what insiders describe as a broader “family rebrand.”
A New Digital Era for the Sussexes
The change was first noticed after the couple launched their new website, Sussex.com, where Archie and Lilibet are referred to by their updated surnames. According to The Times, the rebrand coincides with King Charles III’s coronation — around the time the family began using the Sussex name more formally.
