Prince Harry Has Reportedly Reassured the Queen That He's Not Legally Dropping His Royal Surname

It's hard to believe that it's already been a year since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle their first child, a healthy baby boy who they named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Since then, the trio's life has drastically changed since Harry and Meghan made the monumental decision to take a step back from the Royal Family and live a more independent life.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are still using the name Sussex Royal, despite The Queen banning them from doing so.The couple announced they were stepping down as "senior members" of the Royal family earlier this year, carrying out their final engagement in March.They were expected to stop using the name Sussex Royal after leaving their office on 1 April but their website is still active over one month later.

That magic moment! Royal family photographer Samir Hussein revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle approved of one his most memorable snaps — when they were caught walking in the rain in March.

Prince Harry is to introduce a special episode of Thomas & Friends to mark the 75th anniversary of the beloved children’s TV character Thomas the Tank Engine.

Prince Harry's latest appearance is sure to delight kids everywhere! On Tuesday, Mattel announced that the 35-year-old Duke of Sussex will make a special introduction for the 75th anniversary episode of, which will hit Netflix on May 1.

Prince Harry's latest appearance is sure to delight kids everywhere! On Tuesday, Mattel announced that the 35-year-old Duke of Sussex will make a special introduction for the 75th anniversary episode of, which will hit Netflix on May 1.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared a private phone call with the Queen to wish her a happy birthday alongside their son Archie on Tuesday.

Happy Birthday, Great Granny! Tuesday marks Queen Elizabeth II's 94th birthday, and the monarch celebrated with a very special video call. 

It’s her day! Queen Elizabeth II got a loving surprise from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as she celebrated her 94th birthday.

Happy Birthday, Great Granny! Tuesday marks Queen Elizabeth II's 94th birthday, and the monarch celebrated with a very special video call. 

The Royal Family has had a hard few months, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's exit from their royal duties and Prince Charles being tested positive for COVID-19. As for Prince William and Kate Middleton, the royal couple is currently stationed in their Sandringham country home, Anmer Hall, along with their three children - Prince George, 6, Princess Charlotte, 4 and Prince Louis, 23 months.

Call him by his name!!

Prince Harry “reassured” Queen Elizabeth II that dropping his royal surname, Mountbatten-Windsor, wasn’t a “personal dig” at her or the British royal family. But what was Queen Elizabeth’s reaction to Prince Harry dropping his royal surname? A source told Us Weekly on Wednesday, April 15, that the former Duke of Sussex is “not planning to drop his Mountbatten-Windsor title legally,” but simply wants to reserve the use of his surname for more formal occasions.

Call him Harry. Prince Harry is “not planning to officially drop his Mountbatten-Windsor title legally,” a source reveals exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly, but he doesn’t plan to actively use his royal title or surname.

March 31, 2020, was the official exit date for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as the couple kissed goodbye to their royal duties and embarked on a new journey while being financially independent. While Harry and Meghan were cooped up in their Canada home, along with their 11-month-old son Archie, the trio quickly shifted their quarantine base to LA, amidst the coronavirus scare and are currently stationed in a large Malibu mansion with gates guarding them against the paparazzi hawkeyes!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making a lot of changes as they embark on their post-royal exit lives. For Harry, one of those changes seems to be ditching his royal surname.