“Meghan Sussex?” Drew Barrymore’s move causes uproar
Drew Barrymore welcomed Meghan Markle on her show by calling her “Meghan Sussex,” causing a stir among fans and the media. Was it a respectful gesture or a hidden message?
On March 5, it was announced that Meghan, 43, would appear on The Drew Barrymore Show, airing the next day—her first daytime television talk show in three years. It’s been a high-profile week for the Duchess of Sussex, as her highly anticipated lifestyle series With Love, Meghan premiered on March 4. That same day, she unveiled the first products from her new luxury brand American Riviera Orchard, including premium quality jams!
Now the question arises—was Drew Barrymore’s move just a friendly gesture, or is it a bigger hint about Meghan’s new identity?
Drew Barrymore calls Meghan Markle a new name! Surprises her with “Meghan Sussex”
An interesting moment on a recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show came when Barrymore, 50, addressed her guest as “Meghan Sussex,” right before the “Fast Five” segment began.
“This is Fast Five with Meghan Sussex,” Barrymore said enthusiastically, and the audience greeted her with a round of applause. Next, Meghan answered fun quick questions—when was the last time she got the biggest surprise? (Prince Harry and their children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, sent her a card during a trip to New York).
She revealed which of Harry’s habits the kids look up to—Meghan laughingly said that her son speaks zebra with a “British accent.” Plus, she revealed that the original name of her hit show Suits was A Legal Mind.
Barrymore’s calling Meghan “Sussex” was an interesting twist, since that’s the surname her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, also use. It mirrors a longstanding tradition in the British royal family—the way Prince Harry was identified as “Harry Wales” at school and in the military because his father, King Charles, was Prince of Wales at the time.
Meghan Markle reveals: The name ‘Sussex’ is an important part of our family and love story!
Speaking to People in this week’s exclusive cover story, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle shared the depth behind the Sussex title. She explained that the gift, given to her and Prince Harry by Queen Elizabeth on their wedding day in 2018, means more now than ever—especially because of their children.
“It’s our shared family name,” Meghan said. “To be honest, I didn’t realise how important it would be to me until we had children.”
She expressed happiness and said, “I love that Archie, Lily, H (Harry) and I are all connected by one name. It’s very special to us.”
Meghan described this title as “part of their love story” and further said, “I think when our children grow up, they will definitely ask – ‘Mom and Dad, how did you two meet for the first time?’ and they will be very excited to know this.”
She also added that as time goes by, this story will become more beautiful. But right now, the most important thing for her is that “We all share the name Sussex as a family.”
It is clear that for Meghan, this is not just a title, but also a symbol of her identity, family and love!
I’m not Meghan Markle, I’m ‘Sussex’ now – Duchess shares her feelings!
While preparing for a garden party, Duchess of Sussex Meghan and The Office star Mindy Kaling discussed their childhood eating habits. During the conversation, Mindy joked, “People probably won’t believe Meghan Markle ate at Jack in the Box!”
Laughing at this, Meghan immediately responded, “It’s funny you keep calling me Meghan Markle. I’m ‘Sussex’ now!”
She then explained the deeper meaning attached to her name, “When you have children, you realise you share your name with them. It’s not just a surname, it’s our family name—our own little family.”
Meghan also admitted that she had no idea that the change would be so special for her. But now, “It means so much to me because it’s part of our family and identity.”
💖 ‘With love, Meghan.’
The Duchess of Sussex shared her heartfelt feelings on Episode 105 of With Love, Meghan!
Meghan’s new journey: Back in front of the camera with ‘With Love’ and a glimpse of family!
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, has stepped back in front of the camera with her new business venture ‘With Love’. In this special series, she opened up about the new chapter in her life, her family and special moments spent with Prince Harry.
Meghan described the show as “a love letter to California” and said that it focuses on the pursuit of happiness rather than perfection.
“This series is about embracing the little things that we can do—and doing them with love,” Meghan said emotionally.
Her goal? To inspire viewers that what matters in life is not perfection, but joy and contentment!
