Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce major name change to their Archewell Foundation
Their organisation will now be known as Archewell Philanthropies
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are turning the page on a major chapter in their philanthropic journey as they’ve renamed their Archewell Foundation.
On Friday, December 19, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced a new name for their non-profit organisation. The Archewell Foundation will now be known as Archewell Philanthropies, as it celebrates five years of global charitable work.
The name change reflects an evolution for the couple, and an intentional shift toward making their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, part of their long-term mission.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce name change for Archewell Foundation
A message on their newly-updated website reads: “Archewell Philanthropies is home to the charitable work of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they broaden their global philanthropic efforts for meaningful reach and maximum impact.”
It adds: “After five beautiful years, the Archewell Foundation is becoming Archewell Philanthropies. This charitable entity allows the couple and their children to expand upon their global philanthropic endeavours as a family.”
Meanwhile, in a formal statement, the organisation described the rebrand as the beginning of a new era.
“This next chapter allows Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, to broaden their global philanthropic efforts as a family, with meaningful reach and maximum impact, grounded in the same values, partnerships, and their commitment to show up and do good,” the statement said, as reported by PEOPLE.
The update follows a year of high-profile projects and public engagements from the couple.
In November, Harry and Meghan brought Archie and Lilibet along to a volunteer event at Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles. In photos from the event, the children helped prepare meals.
This charitable entity allows the couple and their children to expand upon their global philanthropic endeavours as a family.
It offered a rare glimpse into how the couple is introducing service and community engagement to their children, and how family is now woven into the Archewell mission.
Harry and Meghan’s charitable work
Founded in late 2020, the Archewell Foundation was launched after Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as senior working royals.
Inspired by the Greek word “arche” (meaning “source of action”) and also named in honour of their son Archie, Archewell quickly became the core of their post-royal public life.
Over the past five years, the foundation has partnered with several organisations including World Central Kitchen, Women for Afghan Women, and the Center for Humane Technology.
Initiatives have ranged from mental health advocacy to digital wellbeing, disaster relief, gender equality, and refugee support.
In addition, in 2023, Archewell also launched the Parents’ Network to support families impacted by online harm.
In 2024, the foundation helped fund humanitarian relief for children affected by conflict in Gaza and Ukraine.
The name change also follows Meghan’s own 2025 personal brand relaunch. In February, she rebranded her lifestyle line from American Orchard Riviera to As Ever.
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