Royal Baby Archie Has a Different Last Name Than His Father, Prince Harry. Here’s Why

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry announced the name of their baby boy, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, just two days after Meghan Markle gave birth. The news of the baby's last name differs somewhat in comparison to other young royals like Prince George because Archie will carry the royal family's last name—Mountbatten-Windsor.

As Prince Harry's first-born son, Archie should receive the title Earl of Dumbarton, one of Prince Harry's subsidiary titles.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry announced the name of their baby boy, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, just two days after Meghan Markle gave birth. The news of the baby's last name differs somewhat in comparison to other young royals like Prince George because Archie will carry the royal family's last name—Mountbatten-Windsor. As Prince Harry's first-born son, Archie should receive the title Earl of Dumbarton, one of Prince Harry's subsidiary titles.