Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially changed the title of their Royal Sussex brand, after stepping away from their roles as senior royals earlier this year.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have changed the name of their charitable initiative to the MWX Foundation.
The couple made the switch on August 5, according to paperwork obtained by The Daily Mail.
In February, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would not be allowed to use the word “royal” after they stepped down as senior members of the royal family.
This decision forced the dissolution of their foundation and Instagram account under the same title.
“While the Duke and Duchess are focused on plans to establish a new non-profit organisation, given the specific UK government rules surrounding use of the word ‘royal,’ it has been therefore agreed that their non-profit organisation, when it is announced this spring, will not be named Sussex Royal Foundation,” the statement read.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not intend to use ‘Sussex Royal’ in any territory post spring 2020.”
In response, Meghan and Harry released a statement that pointed out “there is not any jurisdiction by The Monarchy or Cabinet Office over the use of the word ‘Royal’ overseas,” but agreed to no longer use the term.
They made their final Instagram post under the Sussex Royal account in March, which read: “As we can all feel, the world at this moment seems extraordinarily fragile.
“Yet we are confident that every human being has the potential and opportunity to make a difference—as seen now across the globe, in our families, our communities and those on the front line—together we can lift each other up to realise the fullness of that promise.”
“What’s most important right now is the health and wellbeing of everyone across the globe and finding solutions for the many issues that have presented themselves as a result of this pandemic.
“As we all find the part we are to play in this global shift and changing of habits, we are focusing this new chapter to understand how we can best contribute. While you may not see us here, the work continues.
“Thank you to this community – for the support, the inspiration and the shared commitment to the good in the world. We look forward to reconnecting with you soon. You’ve been great!”
The couple signed off: “Until then, please take good care of yourselves, and of one another. Harry and Meghan”
