Prince Harry and Meghan Markle bought Sussex.com after 30 years with previous owner

Famous

By Jack Hobbs

They are putting the “sus” in Sussex.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle reportedly purchased the domain for their controversial new Sussex website from British tech entrepreneur Neil Agate. The Sun has reported.

According to the outlet, Agate, who was born in Sussex but currently resides in the US, registered the domain in 1995 and kept it for almost 30 years until it was purchased by Prince Harry, 39, and Markle, 42, for an undisclosed amount. .

“Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on purchasing Sussex.com for their new website,” Agate he wrote on his Facebook page. “The estate served me well for 30 years and I am especially pleased that it is still owned by a British polo player.”

Agate claimed that the former royal family made the offer on their website by using a broker and did little to negotiate the price, and is reportedly “satisfied” with the amount the site sold for.

The businessman also revealed that he has had several inquiries about purchasing the domain and even joked that several Sussex insurance companies had approached him with offers but were rejected.

“Most of it wasn’t worth the effort,” he told The Sun. “I received an email from a broker in December and responded with the asking price. “They accepted it.”

“I think the price was fair,” Agate added. “I didn’t know who was buying it. “I am very happy with the situation.”

The royal rebrand comes after the couple lost their SussexRoyal.com website in 2020.

Branded as Sussex.com, the quietly launched site includes biographies of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as well as links to their organizations Archewell Foundation and Archewell Productions.

Additionally, the site also features a list of the couple’s accomplishments, including an entry detailing the Duke of Sussex presenting NFL Man of the Year Walter Payton to Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward at the NFL Awards Honors.

Those who try to log in to the couple’s former site are greeted with a message: “This site was established in 2020 and sets out the workflows of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ahead of their move to the United States.” USA. For more information about the royal couple and their philanthropic efforts, Click here.”

The new site, which sports a navy and beige theme, also sports a coat of arms and the legend “The Office of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.”

A photo of the couple smiling and cheering Invictus Games 2023 acts as a backdrop for the home page.

The former royals have since come under fire for the site, with several people calling it “self-serving” and for using a royal coat of arms and titles.

“Umm, these two fools realize they’re not ‘Sussex’, right?” one X (formerly Twitter) user said angrily. wrote. “The nerve to buy Sussex.com and include a royal crest, even though they hate royals, is ridiculous.”

“‘The Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’ Grandiose, arrogant and selfish,” a second user spat. “If this is not an attempt to prevent his early removal from the Royal Family website (and other actions), it should be the catalyst for doing so. Let’s do it.”

Other users praised the site.

“Meghan describes all the work she has done throughout her life. I’m so proud of her for doing this. She is taking control of her life. “She doesn’t owe anyone anything and she wants you to know that yes, her children are, in fact, a prince and a princess,” said one fan. sprouted.

“The Sussex.com website is going to make a lot of people cry and I’m here for it. However, I am very proud of Harry and Meghan for doing things as they see fit and for having some of the best people working for them. Onward and upward! 2024 is our year to celebrate them! other aware.

Markle responded to the haters by telling them she was a fan of the new design.

“There’s a reason I’ve worked with Ryan and the talented team at Article for a decade: their attention to detail, their creativity and care, and thoughtful approach to design as well as user experience,” Markle said in a backup. in Articles website.

“They are not just designers; They are collaborators who elevate their ideas to visual identities. They are a very special company. Plus, they’re Canadian, so I’m a fan.”