Meghan Markle Revealed the Situation She Found Herself in, Apparently After Queen Elizabeth’s Death

A startlingly candid new Netflix episode has peeled back the royal curtain once again — and this time, it’s all about motherhood.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has revealed a haunting glimpse into the emotional toll she quietly endured following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

In the latest installment of her hit Netflix series "With Love, Meghan," the Duchess breaks down her heartbreak as a mother of two with a quiet, devastating sentence.

A Cozy Scene Turns Emotional

The intimate moment unfolded in Episode 3 of Season 2, released on August 26, 2025. While chatting, Meghan and her guest, British fashion designer Tan France, appeared to enjoy a lighthearted activity — hand-painting aprons for their families and reminiscing about childhood.

But beneath the playful surface, a raw and vulnerable moment emerged.

"You know what's funny? When parents are like, 'Oh, I just can’t wait for them to go to college and be out,' I’m like, I never want my children to leave," Tan admitted, partially joking. "They’re not allowed to get married. Not allowed to leave my house."

Meghan chimed in with warm agreement, expressing a mother’s yearning to hold onto every moment, even while supporting her children’s independence.

Suffering in Royal Shadows

As their conversation deepened, Tan shared that he would "die" without his kids, and not seeing them even for a couple of days can be difficult.

Then came Meghan’s quiet bombshell. "Oh, I know," she said, nodding solemnly. "The longest I went without being around our kids was almost three weeks. I was...not well."

Though she never specified the reason for her absence, the timeline seemingly points to the days surrounding the Queen's funeral. The monarch died on September 8, 2022, and the state funeral at Westminster Abbey was held on September 19.

During those somber days away from her kids, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were seen attending multiple memorial events, often alongside Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.

This separation is only one of several complications they've faced since moving to the United States. As previously reported, they had to deal with prolonged difficulties in securing U.K. passports for their children, Archie and Lilibet — issues they believed may have involved royal interference, according to The Guardian.

Titles Caused Trouble

A source close to the couple said, "Harry was at a point where British passports for his children with their updated Sussex surnames (since the death of Queen Elizabeth II) were being blocked with a string of excuses over the course of five months."

Although standard processing takes around three weeks, the Sussexes reportedly waited nearly six months. After receiving repeated explanations citing technical issues, they reapplied through the U.K.'s expedited 24-hour service. That appointment was later canceled due to a "systems failure."

The Name Game

The applications included the titles His/Her Royal Highness (HRH) and the use of the surname "Sussex," which the family adopted publicly in 2023. Until then, Archie held passports under the name Mountbatten-Windsor. "There was clear reluctance to issue passports for the kids," a source said.

Legal representatives for the couple eventually threatened to file a data subject access request — a move that could have revealed internal government communications related to the delays.

The passports were issued shortly afterward. Another source noted that King Charles III "hadn’t wanted Archie and Lili to carry the titles, most of all the HRH," and the British passports would be the only legal document bearing proof of their names.

Who Was Involved?

The Guardian reported that both the Home Office and Buckingham Palace were asked whether royal advisors were involved in the process. The Home Office said it does not comment on individual cases. Buckingham Palace also declined to comment on private matters but denied having offered guidance or objections concerning the HRH titles.

A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex said, "We do not comment on private issues pertaining to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's children." Earl Spencer, Harry's uncle and the brother of the late Princess Diana, was reportedly contacted for comment but had not responded at the time of publication.

Legal Blow and Family Frustration

In a separate development, Harry lost a legal challenge in May regarding his entitlement to taxpayer-funded security while in the U.K. He is expected to appeal the decision.

Around the same period, he also expressed frustration over the handling of his children's documentation and consulted his uncle Earl, saying, "My family are supposed to have the same name and they're stopping that from happening because the kids are legally HRH, so if push comes to shove, if this blows up and they won’t let the kids be called Sussex, then can we use Spencer as a surname?"

The report also stated that Harry wishes to retain his children's HRH titles so they can decide for themselves, later in life, whether to assume royal responsibilities. He and Meghan agreed to stop using their own HRH styling in 2020 after stepping back from royal duties under an arrangement with the late Queen.

The couple were reportedly angered by a recent Mail on Sunday article claiming Earl Spencer advised against changing the children's names due to legal complications. A source close to the Sussexes rejected the report as "completely untrue."

Social Media Response

Online responses ranged from criticism to calls for reconciliation. One commenter wrote, "He is a bitter king [sic]." Another questioned the motive: "They need to just stop! Why would King Charles do that, they are his grandchildren [sic]."

A different commenter defended the monarch, "Oh please give me a break...stop lying on the King who's suffering from cancer." Someone else reflected on the family dynamics: "It's sad that they can't all mend fences so the kids can get to know the other part of their family."

Another typed, "Just another excuse to not take the kids to see their Grandfather. Archie already has a passport since flew out of U.K. years ago." One netizen remarked, "These two need to make up their minds what those poor kids surname is, you can't keep changing children's surnames."

A critical voice added, "They always blame Charles instead of looking at their part in the situation. This keeps the children in hiding still. That's what narcissists do. They aren't liked in either country."

One person expressed disbelief, "What a disgrace, if it's true, that the King of England won't permit his own grandchildren to use their legally sanctioned title on their passports!"

Another argued, "This is pathetic!!! The King does NOT have those powers & Hazbeen [sic] knows it 🙄." Someone else commented dismissively, "Just let it go already 🙄."

Should royal titles be a birthright, or are they a burden? After Meghan’s recent reveal about being separated from her children after the Queen's death, do you believe the Palace and the public have been fair to this young family? Sound off in the comments!