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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 complaints.
The broadcaster said it had used the correct title throughout the coverage but acknowledged the mistake in live broadcasting.
The article notes multi-billion-dollar lawsuit threat from U.S. President Donald Trump over a documentary segment.
It discusses naming conventions, noting Catherine prefers her given name while media outlets still use Kate Middleton.

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The BBC apologized for referring to Catherine, Princess of Wales, as Kate Middleton during Armistice Day coverage after complaints.
The broadcaster said it had used the correct title throughout the coverage but acknowledged the mistake in live broadcasting.
The article notes multi-billion-dollar lawsuit threat from U.S. President Donald Trump over a documentary segment.
It discusses naming conventions, noting Catherine prefers her given name while media outlets still use Kate Middleton.