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Meghan Markle’s ‘Sussex’ Name Change Sparks Bizarre Link to ‘1923’ Prequel Plotline

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As a lifestyle expert, I find myself captivated by the recent headlines about Meghan Markle adopting the surname ‘Sussex’. Interestingly enough, this week’s episode of ‘1923’ seems to echo these events in an intriguing manner. Viewers might have noticed a subtle parallel between the royal family’s name change and a similar scenario unfolding on the screen.

In the third episode of the second season of Taylor Sheridan’s Western Drama (which serves as a prequel to Yellowstone), we see Alexandra, portrayed by Julia Schlaepfer, making her appearance in America for the first time, specifically at Ellis Island.

As she goes through customs, an officer asks for her name. ‘Alexandra of Sussex,’ she replies.

The officer asks, “Is Sussex your surname?” She replies, “No, Sussex is the place where my family originates.

The customs officer jokes, “I didn’t inquire about your origin, I asked for your surname,” to which she responds, “It’s Dutton.

In a casual conversation on platform X, some viewers pointed out an intriguing similarity between Meghan and the character’s storyline in the series ‘1923’. One person jokingly commented, ‘Watching 1923. The young lady’s name is Alexandra of Sussex. They say, what’s your real name, chuckle.’

In an episode of ‘1923’, a character is moving to America. She’s the Countess of Sussex from England. When asked about her name, she responds, “Alexandra, Countess of Sussex.” He inquires if Sussex is her surname, and she explains with a laugh, “No, it’s where I come from.” [laughing emoji]

Alexandra of Sussex, or more accurately, Dutton – she embodies Dutton completely. The Ellis Island scene from 1923 was absolutely fantastic #1923,” the other person said.

During the first season, Alex was betrothed to Lord Arthur, who was portrayed by Bruce Davison and modeled after Prince Arthur of Connaught.

The Sussex surname has become a trending topic online due to Meghan, 43.

In my unbridled fandom, I’d put it this way: As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but share that the radiant ex-Suits actress, who now goes by Sussex, recently set the record straight about her name during a heartwarming cooking spree with Mindy Kaling on Netflix’s With Love, Meghan.

In the second installment of the show, the ex-monarch teams up with Mindy, aged 45, to demonstrate party hosting skills for other mothers, specifically parties designed for kids.

While Meghan skillfully showed them how to make a cucumber sandwich, the duo reminisced about their preferred fast food choices from their childhood.

As a lifestyle advisor, I often find myself reflecting on my own upbringing, much like the Duchess of Sussex who refers to herself as a ‘latchkey kid’. Growing up, my meals were frequently takeout from popular American chains such as Pollo Loco, Taco Bell, and Jack In The Box. Dinner was often served on TV trays, a common sight in our household during those formative years.

However, Mindy appeared to irritate Meghan by her remark, as she pointed out: “I believe no one on earth is aware of Meghan Markle’s fondness for Jack In The Box.

With an attempt to mask a frown with a smile, she responded, ‘It’s quite amusing that you persistently mention Meghan Markle. After all, I go by Sussex these days.’

As Mindy appeared puzzled, Meghan, having been to Sussex just once, went on saying: “Even though you’re their parent, you refer to them as sharing your name with them.

I didn’t realize how significant it would feel for me, but it carries an immense importance when I say, “This is OUR surname, our tiny yet profound family name.

After being corrected, Mindy awkwardly responded: ‘Well, now I know and I love it.’

Last week, during her appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Meghan was referred to as ‘Meghan of Sussex’.

The Duchess’s persistent use of her title as a surname has sparked debate among royal enthusiasts, with many expressing doubts about her choice to call herself ‘Sussex’ instead, especially given the relatively weak link she and Prince Harry have to that particular county.

They’ve only made an official trip to that area one time previously, which was back in October 2018, and it lasted just six hours as part of a swift tour that included stops in Brighton, Chichester, and Peacehaven.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d like to clarify an interesting fact about the Royal Family: Although members with titles like HRH Prince or Princess don’t typically rely on surnames in their daily lives, the official family name is Mountbatten-Windsor. This is the name recorded on birth certificates, such as those of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

In the year 1960, I found myself part of a significant decision made by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. They wished to set apart their direct descendants from the broader Royal Family, without altering the name of our illustrious House – a tradition that had been Windsor since 1917, following King George V’s choice to anglicise it from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha amidst growing anti-German sentiments.

Thus, it was decided in the Privy Council that the Queen’s descendants should adopt a hyphenated ‘Mountbatten’ as a tribute to Prince Philip’s surname, a name he adopted upon becoming a British citizen in 1947.

However it may come as a surprise to some to learn that Meghan is not actually wrong either.

In actuality, individuals from the Royal Family, along with many others in the peerage, frequently employ their dukedom or title as a kind of abbreviated family name.

Therefore, Harry was often referred to as Harry Wales during his school days and military service, symbolically acknowledging his father, who was then the Prince of Wales, King Charles.

William has also always used the named Wales, and his children do so too now.

Prior to their marriages, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie shared the surname York, in accordance with their father, Prince Andrew, who is known as the Duke of York.

Consequently, it’s quite understandable that Harry and Meghan would opt for their children, Archie and Lilibet, to be recognized as the Sussex family, and it’s also expected that they would use this title themselves.

Despite mostly negative reviews from media sources, the mother of two seems incredibly happy and content after the launch of her Netflix series titled ‘With Love, Meghan’.

Upon its premiere on Tuesday, I found myself labeled by critics as a mindless series providing empty entertainment, and exuding a palpable sense of urgency or desperation.

One claimed that the Duchess is trying to hold onto her celebrity status in any way she can, while another observed that she was reluctantly stuffing children’s party favors with seeds.

In spite of this, the joyful celebrity shared a video on Instagram Stories of herself dancing in celebration, to announce that her series had been granted a second season.

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2025-03-10 04:19

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