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Sussex

Sussex is a historic county and cultural region in South East England.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Sussex is a historic county and cultural region in South East England. It was originally an Anglo-Saxon kingdom and is now divided into East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton and Hove.

What it is

Sussex began as the Kingdom of Sussex, an Anglo-Saxon polity in early medieval England. Over time it became a county, and its historic identity remains even though local government is now split among East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton and Hove.

Key details

Sussex lies on the south coast of England along the English Channel. It borders Surrey to the north, Kent to the north-east, and Hampshire to the west. For modern local government, it is no longer a single authority.

Why it matters

The title Duke of Sussex is a British royal dukedom, first created in 1801 and recreated in 2018 for Prince Harry. The name also appears in Canadian place names such as Sussex, New Brunswick, and Sussex Drive in Ottawa.

In short

  • Sussex is a historic county in southern England, originally the Kingdom of Sussex.
  • Its name comes from Old English for 'South Saxons'.
  • The area is now divided into East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton and Hove.
  • The Duke of Sussex title is held by Prince Harry; the name appears in Canadian geography.
Canadian angle

The name Sussex appears in Canadian place names, including Sussex, New Brunswick, and Sussex Drive in Ottawa.

Quick questions

What is Sussex?
Sussex is a historic county and cultural region in South East England, originally an Anglo-Saxon kingdom.
Who is Duke of Sussex?
As of 2026, the Duke of Sussex is Prince Harry, who was granted the title in 2018.
Where is Sussex?
Sussex is in South East England on the south coast, beside the English Channel and between Surrey, Kent, and Hampshire.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sussex
    Supports: Historic county name, location in South East England, borders, and division into East and West Sussex.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/place/Sussex-historical-county-England
    Supports: Sussex as a historic county in southeastern England and its administrative division.
  3. The Royal Family — https://www.royal.uk/
    Supports: The Duke of Sussex title held by Prince Harry and royal title information.