Overview

• Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet finally received UK passports listing Sussex as their surname and including their HRH titles following nearly six months of processing
• The Sussexes believed their applications were stalled over the inclusion of their royal styles
• Buckingham Palace has denied that King Charles or any aides intervened in the passport issuance
• In frustration, Prince Harry explored changing his children’s surname to Spencer with support from his uncle, Earl Spencer, before the passports arrived
• The Home Office approved the applications days after Sussex lawyers warned they would pursue a data subject access request