In a recent turn of events, Scott Moore, the newly appointed CEO of the upcoming Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, has disclosed an unexpected guideline about how to address Meghan Markle. This revelation goes against the traditional royal protocol typically adhered to when speaking to former senior royals.

According to Richard Eden's column in the Daily Mail, Moore recounted, "I did make sure to ask how I should be addressing them when they get here." The advice he received was notably straightforward: a simple "Ma'am" is perfectly acceptable for addressing Meghan, while 'Sir' would suffice for Prince Harry.

Traditionally, male members of the British Royal Family are first introduced with 'Your Royal Highness,' followed by 'Sir.' Similarly, female royals are addressed as 'Your Royal Highness,' then 'Ma'am.' But following the couple's decision to step back from their roles as senior working royals in 2020, they lost the right to these formal titles. Instead, they maintain their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Interestingly, this lends a contrast to Prince Harry's earlier preference for a more casual interaction. At a tourism conference in Edinburgh in 2020, he famously suggested that people simply call him "Harry." Fast forward to now, and Harry's choice to embrace formal titles seems to signal a shift in protocol as they prepare for the Invictus Games.

As preparations are underway, the public's anticipation of the Sussexes' involvement grows. Earlier in February 2024, the couple was seen interacting with athletes at Whistler Blackcomb ski resort, laying the groundwork for the 2025 games, which will feature winter sports such as alpine skiing and snowboarding for the very first time. The event is expected to attract around 550 competitors from an impressive 25 countries.

In a significant family update, the Sussex children's surname has taken a notable turn following King Charles's coronation. Archie, now five, and Lilibet, three, will be using 'Sussex' as their surname, moving away from the royal Mountbatten-Windsor name. This change marks a break from a long-standing royal tradition that was established in 1960 by Queen Elizabeth II, who directed that her male-line descendants carry the Mountbatten-Windsor surname, following the counsel of her advisors.

With new titles and preferences for how to be addressed, the Sussexes continue to keep the world intrigued as they carve their own path in a post-royal life. Stay tuned as their journey unfolds leading up to the Invictus Games!