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Prince Harry Planned to Drop Royal Family's Name, Consulted Diana’s Brother: Report

UNITED KINGDOM, MAY 31 – Prince Harry discussed adopting Spencer, his late mother Diana's surname, with Earl Spencer but was warned of legal challenges and family tensions, reflecting ongoing royal disputes.

  • Prince Harry sought advice from Earl Spencer about changing his family's name to Spencer, as reported by dailymail.co.uk.
  • Harry currently uses the surname Mountbatten-Windsor for his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, according to a report.
  • A friend stated that Spencer advised Harry against changing the surname during their conversation.
  • A spokesperson confirmed that the children's titles have been a birthright since their grandfather became monarch, and this matter is settled.
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For a time the two spouses had considered giving Archie and Lillibet the surname of the prince's mother, Spencer. The story points to Harry's profound break with his father Carlo and his family

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mariefrance.fr broke the news in on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
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