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    Britain's Prince Harry explored changing surname to Spencer, says Guardian report

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    Posted on June 4, 2025

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    Prince Harry considered changing his surname to Spencer due to passport delays, believing British officials blocked his children's applications.

    Prince Harry Considers Changing Family Name to Spencer Amid Passport Delays

    LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan explored the idea of changing their family name to Spencer amid months of delays in their two children receiving British passports, the Guardian newspaper reported on Wednesday.

    Harry, the Duke of Sussex, believed that the passport delays were the result of British officials blocking the applications over the use of the Sussex surname and HRH titles (his or her royal highness) for his children, the newspaper said, citing an unnamed source.

    A source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters that the prince had a meeting with his late mother Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, to discuss the family name.

    The source also said other media reports which said Spencer had advised Harry against changing his surname and that the legal hurdles to doing so were insurmountable, were inaccurate.

    Harry, the younger son of King Charles, stepped down from royal duties in 2020 and moved to California, where he lives with Meghan and their two children, Archie and Lilibet.

    Since leaving, he and Meghan have been highly critical of the royals in TV documentaries, an explosive interview with U.S. chat show host Oprah Winfrey and most notably in Harry's best-selling biography "Spare." The prince is barely on speaking terms with either his father or his elder brother, heir to the throne Prince William.

    In a BBC interview last month, Harry said he wanted reconciliation with the British royal family, but that his father King Charles will not speak to him over a separate row about his security.

    (Reporting by Michael Holden and Sachin Ravikumar; editing by William James)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Prince Harry considered changing his surname to Spencer.
    • •The change was due to passport delays for his children.
    • •Harry believes British officials blocked applications.
    • •He discussed the matter with his uncle, Charles Spencer.
    • •Harry seeks reconciliation with the royal family.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Britain's Prince Harry explored changing surname to Spencer, says Guardian report

    1Why did Prince Harry consider changing his surname?

    Prince Harry explored changing his surname to Spencer due to delays in his children's British passport applications, which he believed were caused by British officials blocking the Sussex surname.

    2Who did Prince Harry consult about the surname change?

    Harry met with his late mother Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, to discuss the potential change of their family name.

    3What was the outcome of the discussions regarding the surname change?

    Reports suggested that Charles Spencer advised Harry against changing his surname due to legal hurdles, but a source indicated that this was inaccurate.

    4What has been Prince Harry's relationship with the royal family since stepping down?

    Since stepping down from royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan have been critical of the royals in various media appearances, yet Harry expressed a desire for reconciliation with his family.

    5What challenges has Prince Harry faced regarding his security?

    Harry mentioned that his father, King Charles, has not spoken to him over a separate disagreement concerning his security arrangements.

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