BBC apologized to Princess Kate of Wales, after she was referred to multiple times as Kate Middleton during the broadcast on Remembrance Day.

The BBC was forced to apologize to the Princess of Wales, Catherine, after it used her maiden name, Kate Middleton, during live broadcasts dedicated to the commemorations on November 11. The errors were pointed out over several hours of broadcasting, and the television station acknowledged the mistakes in a statement released on November 14. Criticism also came from Irish MP Jim Shannon, who emphasized that the correct title of the princess is Catherine, Princess of Wales, not Kate Middleton.

Although it has been nearly 15 years since her marriage to Prince William, the British press continues to often refer to her as Kate Middleton, a name that remains popular in online searches. This situation reflects a persistent familiarity with her pre-marriage name, despite her current royal title. The article also mentions a similar situation with Meghan Markle, who corrected a friend regarding her name, highlighting the title changes within the royal family.