However, Meghan has shared her doting feelings for the Sussex name, and royal insiders might know why.

Even so, Bond understood Meghan’s desire for a shared family surname.

“It’s so funny, too, that you keep saying ‘Meghan Markle.’

Meghan Markle waving at the 2025 Invictus Games

You know I’m Sussex now,” Meghan remarked.

“Well, now I know, and I love it,” replied Kaling.

“I love that that is something that Archie, Lili, H and I all have together.

Meghan Markle during the Queen’s 2022 Platinum Jubilee

It means a lot to me.”

Regardless of her true motivation, Meghan seems determined to make the name change stick.