The royal’s official title is Catherine, Princess of Wales
The BBC have issued a rare apology after they called the Princess of Wales by the wrong name during live coverage of her attendance at a Remembrance Day service last week.
The princess attended a service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to mark Armistice Day.
It was during coverage of her appearance that she was addressed as Kate Middleton, rather than her official title.
The Princess of Wales was at the National Memorial Arboretum last week (Credit: CoverImages.com)
Princess Kate attends Remembrance Day service
On Tuesday, Princess Kate stepped out in an all-black outfit, wearing a military-style coat and a wide-brimmed hat.
She led the Remembrance service and laid a wreath to remember those who lost their lives in conflict.
Kate joined veterans, military families, as well as senior officials in honouring the fallen.
However, during the BBC News coverage of the engagement, there was something of a slip-up from the broadcaster.
At various points during the coverage, Kate was referred to as “Kate Middleton”, rather than her official royal title, Catherine, Princess of Wales.
Royal fans were left furious with the broadcaster and took to social media to complain.
Kate laid a wreath at the memorial (Credit: CoverImages.com)
BBC sparks complaints
Taking to X, fans let loose at the BBC, describing its coverage as “disrespectful”.
“Can’t believe the appalling coverage on BBC. The Princess of Wales being referred to as Kate Middleton!” one viewer fumed over footage of the moment.
She should not be referring to the Princess of Wales as ‘Kate Middleton’.
“Can somebody have a word in the ear of your reporter at the National Memorial Arboretum – she should not be referring to the Princess of Wales as ‘Kate Middleton’!!” another raged.
“How dare the #BBC once again be disrespectful to [Catherine] Princes of Wales at the wreath laying (broadcasting now). Several times, the woman presenter used her maiden name. I am fuming!!! I would name and shame if I knew who she is,” one person wrote.
Kate attended the Remembrance Sunday service (Credit: CoverImages.com)
BBC apologise to Princess Kate
Following numerous complaints, the broadcaster issued an apology on November 14.
“During our coverage of memorials to commemorate Armistice Day we mistakenly referred to Catherine, Princess of Wales as Kate Middleton; these were errors during hours of live broadcasting for which we apologise.”
Kate honours Princess Diana at Remembrance Sunday service
On Sunday (November 9), Kate made an appearance at the annual Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.
The royal was joined on the balcony by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Queen Camilla, and the Duke of Kent.
The king, Prince William, and Prince Edward were also in attendance.
Kate wore all black at the event, with an asymmetrical hat and a lace ruffle scarf.
Along with a poppy, Kate completed the look with pearl drop earrings, which reportedly once belonged to Princess Diana.
The mother-of-three also wore an RAF brooch, a tribute to her paternal grandfather, Peter Middleton, who served as a fighter pilot during World War II.
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