Not everyone is a fan of the name they're given at birth, and it seems even much preferred a different name. The Duchess of Sussex instead goes by her middle name, something even the don't always know. Interestingly enough, Meghan's real name is the same as : Rachel.

Originally christened Rachel Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex seldom uses her first name in public. When it was time for Queen Elizabeth II to give her official consent to Meghan's marriage to , she highlighted the full names of the couple. The late monarch said: "My Lords, I declare My Consent to a Contract of Matrimony between My Most Dearly Beloved Grandson Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales and Rachel Meghan Markle, which Consent I am causing to be signified under the Great Seal and to be entered in the Books of the Privy Council.

" The reason why Meghan doesn't use her first name remains unclear, though she hasn't kept the moniker a secret. In the acting world, many adopt a 'stage name,' perhaps one with a catchier ring to it. A TikToker - who runs a Prince Harry and Meghan fan site on the platform called team_meghanxharry - recently revealed Meghan's real name alongside some snaps of the former actress.

Fans went wild for the information. One person said: "Princess Rachel Meghan Markle." Another added: "Beautiful name Suit You, Ma'am.

" Meanwhile, body language expert Inbaal Honigman gave an exclusive analysis to The Express regarding the dynamic between interviewer Jane Pauley and Meghan and Harr.