One royal watcher remarked, “Honestly, it makes no sense. His situation would be worse. No Prince, no Duke of Sussex.” Another added, “Let him! The farther away he is from the royal family, the better!”

Some critics linked the alleged move to Meghan Markle, suggesting it’s part of a broader attempt to align more closely with Princess Diana’s image.

One person commented, “No doubt Meghan’s desire to be another step closer to being Diana 2.0.” Another took it a step further: “This is about making their daughter… Princess Diana Spencer? Just when you think they can’t stoop any lower.”

Royal Experts Question the Motives

Royal commentator Tom Bower previously claimed Meghan’s main goal was to emulate Diana, a theory echoed by royal expert Charlotte Griffiths.

Speaking to GB News, Griffiths said, “I can’t think of another reason why you’d want to suddenly become a Spencer. It’s quite a serious title, Mountbatten-Windsor.” She added that a surname change would likely “really hurt his father’s feelings.”

Historical Significance of the Name

Mountbatten-Windsor is not just any surname—it holds deep personal and historical meaning. It’s the family name used by descendants of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, who adopted the surname Mountbatten when he became a British citizen in 1947, relinquishing his Greek and Danish royal titles to marry the then-Princess Elizabeth.

Conclusion

While Prince Harry has yet to confirm any change, the mere possibility has once again put him at the center of public scrutiny. Whether viewed as a symbolic break from tradition or a misguided PR move, the discussion around the potential name change highlights the ongoing divide between Harry and the royal establishment—and the public’s persistent fascination with every step he takes.