Prince Harry is reportedly considering adopting his late mother Princess Diana's surname, Spencer, for his family, a move that experts say has further deepened his rift with the British royal family. This idea, discussed with his uncle Earl Charles Spencer, would mean abandoning the Mountbatten-Windsor surname used by his children. Royal experts view this as a "hurtful and vindictive" insult to King Charles III and Prince Philip, and a final break from his royal roots, further jeopardizing any reconciliation with his father and brother, Prince William.
Prince Harry deepens family rift by reportedly considering name change: expert
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Prince Harry is reportedly considering adopting his late mother Princess Diana's surname, Spencer, for his family, a move that experts say has further deepened his rift with the British royal family. This idea, discussed with his uncle Earl Charles Spencer, would mean abandoning the Mountbatten-Windsor surname used by his children. Royal experts view this as a "hurtful and vindictive" insult to King Charles III and Prince Philip, and a final break from his royal roots, further jeopardizing any reconciliation with his father and brother, Prince William.
Trending- 1 1917: King George V adopted Windsor as the British royal surname.
- 2 1947: Philip became a British citizen and adopted the Mountbatten name.
- 3 1960: Queen Elizabeth II and Philip determined that Mountbatten-Windsor would be the surname for their direct descendants.
- 4 2020: Harry and Meghan stepped back as senior royals and moved to California.
- 5 2023: Harry’s explosive memoir, "Spare," was published.
- 6 May (recent): Harry gave a raw interview to the BBC after losing a court case over his security.
- 7 June 4 (recent): Princess Lilibet turns 4.
- 8 Recent: Prince Harry reportedly spoke to his uncle, Earl Charles Spencer, about taking his late mother Princess Diana’s surname for his family.
- Deepens the rift with the royal family
- Viewed as an insult to King Charles III and Prince Philip
- Further jeopardizes reconciliation efforts with his father and brother
- Potential for "cash grab" on Princess Diana’s legacy
- Trust and communication within the royal family are at an all-time low
What: Prince Harry is reportedly considering changing his family's surname to Spencer (his mother's maiden name), which is seen by experts as deepening his rift with the royal family.
When: The report by People magazine and The Mail on Sunday is recent. Princess Lilibet turns 4 on June 4 (recent). King George V adopted Windsor in 1917. Prince Philip became a British citizen in 1947. Queen Elizabeth II and Philip determined Mountbatten-Windsor in 1960. Harry and Meghan stepped back as senior royals in 2020. Harry's memoir "Spare" was published in 2023. Harry gave an interview to the BBC in May (recent).
Where: United Kingdom (for family and discussions), California (where Harry and Meghan live).
Why: Harry reportedly feels alienated from the royal institution and wants to honor his mother, Princess Diana, and distance himself from the royal family. Some speculate Meghan Markle wants their children more closely associated with Diana’s legacy.
How: Harry reportedly discussed the idea with his uncle, Earl Charles Spencer, during a visit to the U.K. The news was reported by People magazine and The Mail on Sunday.