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BBC Apologizes for Misnaming Princess Catherine on Air

11/17/2025

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The BBC apologized for referring to Catherine, Princess of Wales, as Kate Middleton during Armistice Day coverage after public complaints about royal titles.
The BBC said the broader coverage used Catherine's correct title, distinguishing the apology from ongoing reporting.
The article notes royal naming complexities, including Catherine's preference for her name, and reports U.S. President Donald Trump threatens a $1 billion lawsuit over edits to a documentary.

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The BBC apologized for referring to Catherine, Princess of Wales, as Kate Middleton during Armistice Day coverage after public complaints about royal titles.
The BBC said the broader coverage used Catherine's correct title, distinguishing the apology from ongoing reporting.
The article notes royal naming complexities, including Catherine's preference for her name, and reports U.S. President Donald Trump threatens a $1 billion lawsuit over edits to a documentary.