Royals who donât go by their real name - from Prince Harry to Meghan Markle A common royal practise has seen some members adopt a new name entirely, or go by their nickname The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice We often hear of royals adopting new titles, such as when a member of the royal family dies, steps down from their duties, or when a new monarch is appointed.