BBC angers viewers with Kate Middleton coverage
The British Broadcasting Corporation has apologized to its viewers after some complained about the channel’s recent coverage of Kate Middleton.
The BBC said in a summary of its statement issued last week that it “received complaints from people unhappy that we did not use the correct title Princess of Wales during our Armistice Day coverage.”
“During our coverage of memorials to mark Armistice Day we mistakenly referred to Catherine, Princess of Wales, as Kate Middleton – these were errors during hours of live broadcasting for which we apologize,” the BBC said in the full statement.
“Throughout our broader Armistice Day coverage, we refer to Catherine by her correct title,” the network added.
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Many publications, including this one, refer to royals as “Kate Middleton” and Princess of Wales. The royal herself often refers to herself as Catherine or “C” when signing personalized messages, such as tweets.
Queen Elizabeth awarded Kate and Prince William the royal titles of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their wedding day in April 2011.
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Following the Queen’s death in 2022, King Charles announced new titles for the couple, who became Prince and Princess of Wales.
Charles said at the time that he was “proud to create” William as the new Prince of Wales, a “title I have had the great privilege of bearing for much of my life and duty.”
“With Catherine at their side, our new Prince and Princess of Wales, I know, will continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring those on the margins to the center of the field where vital help can be delivered.”