Meghan Markle Prefers 'Meg' Over 'Duchess': A New Chapter

0:00It's April 14th. You're listening to Calgary News today, AI-powered local news. Megan, the Duchess of Sussex, is making it clear again how she wants to be addressed. During a four-day trip to Australia with Prince Harry, she told folks in Melbourne to just call her Meg. This came up right on the first day of their visit, back on April 14th. Harry kept a casual when asked the same question, shrugging and saying whatever works for them. The couple's been open about name preferences before, but this feels like a fresh nudge during their public appearances down under. It echoes what Megan shared over a year ago on her Netflix show and in chats with celebs like Drew Barrymore. She pushed back then against being labeled Megan Markle, especially after getting her Duchess title from Queen Elizabeth II at their two. 2018 wedding. Fast forward to when they step back from royal duties in 2020. They held onto the duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, minus the royal highness' tag, and ditched the Sussex royal brand.

1:02Other royals used titles like last names, so no rules against it. Looks like Meg's Sussex might stick now, simplifying things amid all the media buzz. Keeps the conversation evolving on how ex-royals navigate their identities.