In a detail that quickly generated significant media attention and commentary, a journalist covering Meghan Markle for Harper's Bazaar revealed that the Duchess of Sussex was formally announced by her title, even when only two other people were present (New York Post, People Magazine).

The event took place during one of the two sessions for her December 2025/January 2026 Art Issue cover story with reporter Kaitlyn Greenidge.

The Scene in New York

The article describes the formality surrounding the Duchess of Sussex's appearance:

• Location: A grand brownstone on the Upper East Side in New York City, belonging to one of Meghan's friends.

• The Introduction: Greenidge wrote, "When I enter, the house manager announces, ‘Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,’ even though we appear to be the only other two people in the house.”

• Context: Meghan and Prince Harry were in NYC at the time to receive the Humanitarians of the Year Award from Project Healthy Minds, a mental health non-profit, which they received on October 9, 2025 (The Independent, People Magazine).

• Her Look: Meghan, 44, was reportedly dressed casually for this meeting, wearing black leggings and an oversized Northwestern sweatshirt with her hair pulled back (New York Post).

Key Quotes from the Interview

The Harper’s Bazaar profile covered various topics, including her business ventures, motherhood, and relationship with Prince Harry.

• On Prince Harry: Meghan gave a candid reflection on her marriage, saying, “He loves me so boldly, fully, and he also has a different perspective because he sees media that I wouldn’t... No one in the world loves me more than him, so I know he’s always going to make sure that he has my back.” (New York Post, The Times of India).

• On Bravery for Her Children: Discussing her hopes for her children, Prince Archie (6) and Princess Lilibet (4), she shared: “I hope they see the value of being brave... They saw it when the jam was just a pot on the stove, bubbling. When you’re young, I think you are a little bit more fearless. As we get older, we lose some of that.” (New York Post, Harper's Bazaar).

• On Finding Joy: She also spoke about dropping perfectionism, stating, “There's no such thing as perfect... there's also not a lot of fun in trying to be perfect. So why try to do that if you want to have fun?” (The Times of India).

Reaction to the Title Announcement

The formal announcement of her title in an intimate setting drew criticism from some royal commentators, with one outlet calling her the "Duchess of Delusion" and another labeling the move "deeply uncool" (The Express).

However, an etiquette expert defended the action, suggesting that using a British title globally is not unusual, especially when the person is widely known by that title, and that it's likely how her team was trained to introduce her (Tyla).

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