After stepping down as senior members of the royal family in 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry kept their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which they say are very important to them. Meghan recently emphasized this when she corrected her friend Mindy Kaling for calling her “Meghan Markle,” saying she now goes by “Sussex” because it represents her family name with her children.

Royal experts say King Charles is unlikely to remove their Sussex titles despite tensions within the royal family. The titles remain meaningful to Harry and Meghan, especially because they connect them with their children and their shared family identity.

Meanwhile, King Charles has also faced criticism over issues involving his brother Prince Andrew and continues to deal with political and diplomatic matters, including international relations and state visits.