Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020 and relocating to California, Meghan and Harry have carved out new lives far from palace protocol. They now live in Montecito with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and have pursued a mix of philanthropic, media, and business ventures.

Harry is expected to return to the UK alone this May for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, with a service planned at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Meghan will reportedly remain in the United States, citing safety concerns and a desire to avoid further controversy.

While the Sussexes’ relationship with the royal family remains complicated, Philip’s nickname serves as a reminder of the long shadow cast by the past — and the enduring comparisons between two American women who shook the House of Windsor.